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John Deere 7280R

John Deere 7280R — 7R Series · 280 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 7280R is a tractor model with a rated power output of 280 hp, positioning it at the more powerful end of its class. The 7280R was manufactured from 2011 to 2013. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has an operating weight of 12328 kg, making it suitable for operations covering 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
280 hp
Max power
205.7 kW
Weight
12328 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
135 rows
Recorded power
280 hp
Recorded weight
12328 kg
Production years
2011-2013
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockfull-locking electrohydraulic rear. Limited slip front axle. Electrohydraulic on TLS Plus front axle with front brakes.Reference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
SteeringActiveCommand Steering optionalReference
CommandView II Cab. AutoTrac ready. ISO 1178.3 ISOBUS connection. JDLink and Service ADVISOR Remote available.Reference

Engine

John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank522.3 LReference
Fuel tank545.0 LReference
Engine (gross)208.8 kWReference
Engine (max)229.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)148.3 kWReference
John Deere PowerTech PVXReference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference
EmissionsTier 4AReference
Emission controlexhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)208.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)229.7 kWReference
Fuel systemelectronic high-pressure common railReference
Air cleanerdual stage dryReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power205.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed177.5 kWReference
Max power148.3 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier 4A | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Bore and stroke4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio16.1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

infinitely variable transmissionReference
TransmissionJohn Deere IVTReference
Typeinfinitely variable transmissionReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission TypeIVTReference
forward and reverse optionsIVT - infinite forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)173.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)205.7 kWReference
Typeclosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Pressure204.0 barReference
Rear valves6 (max)Reference
Mid valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow162.8 lpmReference
Pump flow223.3 lpmReference
SCV flow132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type3/3NReference
Controlelectrohydraulic sensingReference
Rear lift6894 kgReference
Rear lift7847 kgReference
Front Hitch3N (optional)Reference
Front lift5200 kgReference
DrawbarCategory 3 drawbar standard with 4,050 to 6,000 pound rating. High-capacity 10,000 Cat. 3 drawbar optional.Reference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375/1.75)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000 (1.375/1.75)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/540E/1000/1000E (1.375/1.75)Reference
Engine RPM540@1950Reference
Engine RPM540E@1750Reference
Engine RPM1000@1950Reference
Engine RPM1000E@1950Reference
Front PTOoptionalReference
Front PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Front PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed199.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase292 cmReference
Weight12328 kgReference
Front axle1300 Series standardReference
Front axleTriple-Link Suspension Plus optionalReference
Standard axle rear axle109 by 2550 mmReference
Rear axle109 by 3009 mmReference
Rear axle119 by 2550 mmReference
Rear axle119 by 3009 mmReference
Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
12328 kgReference
Max front axle6500 kgReference
Max rear axle11000 kgReference

John Deere 7280R attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps200Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps925 CCAReference

Capacities

Max capacity16000 kgReference
Capacity548 ciReference

Test results

Diesel IVT 4WDApril 27 - May 15, 2012Link: OCED Tractor Test 2024 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use56.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use51.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use56.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use52.2 l/hourReference
Pull at 9.0 KPHReference
Max pull10730 kgReference
Pull at 4.5 KPHReference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Cruise controlAvailableReference
SCV controlJoystickReference
Drawbar categoryCategory 3 drawbar standard with 4,050 to 6,000 pound rating.Reference
Rear Axle Type4.33 by 118.5 inchesReference
Front Axle Type1,300 Series standard | Triple-Link Suspension Plus optionalReference
Country of manufacturerWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)59 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure2,958 psiReference
Remote Valves6 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3/3NReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity7,847.1 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeelectrohydraulic sensingReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3N (optional)Reference

Power

Rated Power280 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power232 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO PowerAvailableReference
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed1,000E@1,950 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall weight12,328.6 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range60 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Seat SuspensionAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typehydrostatic power, ActiveCommand Steering optionalReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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