Compare/John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 8R 250

John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 8R 250

Verdict: John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 8R 250

The John Deere 7R 250 and the John Deere 8R 250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. John Deere 7R 250 is the lighter machine (66 kg vs 12,610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8R 250 holds more fuel (726.7 L vs 513 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

250 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 14.29 used for pull test.Reference

With Group 48 tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic frontReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

186.4 kWReference

Engine (max)

205.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

142.6 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

118 x 136 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

186.4 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

205.1 kWReference

Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

142.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

160.0 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6Reference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

Option 1: 1,171 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference

Interval for engine oil change

500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

6,000 hoursReference

Cooling system

39.5 LReference

42.3 LReference

Transmission

e23Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

IVTReference

Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

180.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Capacity

85.2 LReference

549 cu. in.Reference

Pressure

204.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

Front valves

0 to 1Reference

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Pump flow

223.3 lpmReference

317.9 lpmReference

SCV flow

124.9 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IVN/IIIReference

Control

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7847 kgReference

9072 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIINReference

Front lift (at ends)

3488 kgReference

5200 kgReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

3172 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000E@1750Reference

1000E@1596Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

1000:1940Reference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

176.2 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

511.0 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

26.1 LReference

37.1 LReference

Fuel tank

513 LReference

726.7 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

26.2 LReference

37.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

6.9 U.S. galReference

6.8 U.S. galReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

292 cmReference

305 cmReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Length

553 cmReference

642 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

119 by 3009 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

152 to 365 cmReference

Height (cab)

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350 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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80 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Rear axle

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119 by 3009 mmReference

John Deere 7R 250 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

330Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

Alternator size

210 ampReference

200 ampReference

Battery options

12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

With two 925 CCA group 31 batteries: 1,850 CCAReference

1,850 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

45.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10235 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

MJDXL06.8,309Reference

MJDXL09.0,333Reference

SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

ElectronicReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

1,837 kgReference

4,050 to 6,000 lbReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

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Display

Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4\\n10 in.Reference

Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference

Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Working lights

Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED or 22 LEDReference

Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference

Type of headlight bulb

Standard: 65-W halogen\\nAvailable: LEDReference

Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference

Front Axle Type

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Standard: 1,300 Series MFWD\\nOptional: 1,500 Series MFWD\\nILSReference

Power

Rated Power

250 hpReference

Front Hitch Electric Power

Seven-pin connectorReference

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Max Power

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275 hpReference

Power boost

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10 percentReference

PTO

PTO Power

205 hpReference

200 hpReference

PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

Electric switch with adjustable modulationReference

Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference

Rear PTO RPM

540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

Option 1: 1,950 engine rpm\\nOption 2: 1,940 engine rpmReference

2,000 engine rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

222.3 l/minReference

318 l/minReference

Remote Valves

7Reference

6Reference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

sixReference

6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3/3N with Quik-Coupler/Reference

3/3NReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

ElectrohydraulicReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3N, ground engagingReference

Category 3NReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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6,350.3 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Drawbar clearance

360 mmReference

376 mmReference

Turning radius

6.7 mReference

5.7 mReference

Overall weight

9,979 kgReference

11,702.7 kgReference

Weight

65.8 kgReference

12610 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

RCI Group 47/48/49Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab glass area

70.61 sq ftReference

70.18 sq ftReference

Cab space

114 cu ftReference

Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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Cab Seat Type

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ActiveSeat™ IIReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.