Compare/John Deere 7R 290 vs John Deere 8285R

John Deere 7R 290 vs John Deere 8285R

Verdict: John Deere 7R 290 vs John Deere 8285R

The John Deere 7R 290 and the John Deere 8285R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7R 290 leads on rated power with 290 hp against 285 hp. John Deere 7R 290 is the lighter machine (66 kg vs 27,218 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8285R holds more fuel (694.9 L vs 513 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 7R 290 is the newer design (2019 vs 2011). In short: choose the John Deere 7R 290 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8285R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

290 hp

285 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

The AutoPowr/IVT is available with 50 km/h top speeds with ILS.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic frontReference

front lock on 1500 and ILS front axlesReference

Original price

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$211,192 (2011)Reference

Steering

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ActiveCommand Steering optional (ACS)Reference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic and air optionalReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

216.3 kWReference

212.5 kWReference

Engine (max)

237.9 kWReference

234.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

172.3 kWReference

166.1 kWReference

Displacement

9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

118 x 136 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Stage IIIBReference

Rated Power (gross)

216.3 kWReference

212.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

237.9 kWReference

247.6 kWReference

Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Compression

16.0:1Reference

16:1Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

172.3 kWReference

166.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

190.3 kWReference

191.9 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6Reference

6 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

Interim Tier IV, Stage IIIBReference

Engine torque at rated speed

Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1 ,Reference

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Aspiration

Single turbocharger, variable geometry turboReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hoursReference

500 hrReference

Interval for engine coolant change

6,000 hoursReference

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Cooling system

44.5 LReference

liquid-cooledReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference

Air cleaner

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dual stageReference

Pre-heating

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block heater (optional)Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Oil capacity

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27.9 LReference

Oil change

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500 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)Reference

Coolant capacity

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41.0 LReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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4.66x5.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16:1Reference

Transmission

e23Reference

John Deere AutoPowrReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

PowershiftReference

Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetary three pinionReference

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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500 hoursReference

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forward and reverse options

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Powershift -16F x 4R | IVT - infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

180.5 kWReference

178.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

211.5 kWReference

214.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

85.2 LReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference

Capacity

85.2 LReference

548 ciReference

Pressure

204.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

3 to 5Reference

Front valves

0 to 1Reference

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Pump flow

223.3 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

SCV flow

124.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

4N/3Reference

Control

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7847 kgReference

8482 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIINReference

3N/2 (optional)Reference

Front lift (at ends)

3488 kgReference

5579 kgReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

3172 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540 (1-3/8 optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000E@1750Reference

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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

208.2 kWReference

206.1 kWReference

Total flow

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227.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

511.0 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

26.1 LReference

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Fuel tank

513 LReference

694.9 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

26.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

6.1 U.S. galReference

29.5 qtsReference

Max capacity

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18000 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

292 cmReference

302 cmReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

553 cmReference

656 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

51 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

119 by 3009 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Ag front

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420/90R30Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Width

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444 cmReference

Height (cab)

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352 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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63 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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32 cmReference

Operating

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13722 kgReference

Max front axle

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8000 kgReference

Max rear axle

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11500 kgReference

John Deere 7R 290 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Alternator size

210 ampReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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Total cold cranking amps

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

925 CCAReference

Test results

Fuel use

51.1 l/hourReference

57.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

11172 kgReference

10279 kgReference

General

Make & Model

MJDXL09.0,319Reference

John DeereReference

SCV control

ElectronicReference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

1,837 kgReference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

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Display

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

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Working lights

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

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Type of headlight bulb

Standard: 65-W halogen\\nAvailable: LEDReference

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Cruise control

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TRUEReference

Power

Rated Power

290 hpReference

285 hpReference

Front Hitch Electric Power

Seven-pin connectorReference

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PTO

PTO Power

242 hpReference

239 hpReference

PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

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Rear PTO Control

Electric switch with adjustable modulationReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

222.3 l/minReference

60 gpmReference

Remote Valves

7Reference

3 to 5 valvesReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

sixReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3N/3 with Quik-Coupler/Reference

Category 3/3N | Category 4N/3Reference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3N, ground engagingReference

Category 3N/2 (optional)Reference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

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Capacity Valves

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24 valveReference

Hydraulics Type

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closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,900 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Drawbar clearance

360 mmReference

32 cmReference

Turning radius

6.7 mReference

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Overall weight

9,979 kgReference

13,722.1 kgReference

Weight

65.8 kg (Maximum ballast level)Reference

27218 to 30252 poundsReference

Height Over Cab

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352.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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619.5 cmReference

Overall Width

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444.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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61.7 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

RCI Group 47/48/49Reference

480/80R46Reference

Front Wheel Type

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420/90R30Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab glass area

70.61 sq ftReference

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Cab space

114 cu ftReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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John Deere 8285R attachments

Speeds

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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differential hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic power, ActiveCommand Steering (ACS) optionalReference

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.