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John Deere 8235R
John Deere 8235R — 8R Series · 235 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 8235R is a tractor model rated at approximately 235 horsepower, positioning it at the higher-power end of its class. Available from 2011 to 2013, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with mechanical front-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. It has a listed operating weight of 27218 to 30252 pounds, and is suitable for operations spanning 600–1,500 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
235 hp
Max power
175.3 kW
Weight
27218 to 30252 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
166 rows
Recorded power
235 hp
Recorded weight
12346 kg
Transmissions
16-speed full power shift
Production years
2011-2013
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Original price$182,672 (2011)Reference
For the 2012 model year the three-point hitch lift capacity on the John Deere 8235R was increased by several hundred pounds.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockhydraulic rear lockReference
Differential lockfront lock on 1500 and ILS front axlesReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
SteeringActiveCommand Steering optional (ACS)Reference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Trailer brakeshydraulic and air optionalReference
CommandView II cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank694.9 LReference
Engine (gross)175.2 kWReference
Engine (max)193.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)134.7 kWReference
John Deere PowerTech PSXReference
dual turbochargers dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Optional Intelligent Power Management (IPM) provides a 35HP increase at rated speed.Reference
Displacement9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference
EmissionsInterim Tier IVReference
EmissionsStage IIIBReference
Emission controlexhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)175.2 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)193.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)208.8 kWReference
Air cleanerdual stageReference
Pre-heatingether (optional)Reference
Pre-heatingblock heater (optional)Reference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity25.0 LReference
Oil capacity27.9 LReference
Oil change250 hReference
Oil change500 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)Reference
Coolant capacity41.0 LReference
Max power175.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed153.9 kWReference
Max power134.7 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceInterim Tier IV, Stage IIIB | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Bore and stroke4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio16:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference
Interval for engine oil change500 hrReference
Transmission
16-speed full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Automatic PowerShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Automatic PowerShift uses computer control to shift based on load up to the highest selected gear. Fifth reverse is optional through dealer re-programming.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere AutoPowrReference
Typeinfinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
IVT available with right- or left-hand reverser.Reference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO (claimed)143.2 kWReference
Front PTO (claimed)111.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)175.3 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Rear valves3 to 5Reference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Total flow166.5 lpmReference
Total flow227.1 lpmReference
Rear Type3/3NReference
Rear Type4N/3Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6032 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)7847 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8300 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6168 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)7983 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8482 kgReference
Front Hitch3N/2 (optional)Reference
Front lift (at ends)3991 kgReference
Front lift (at ends)5193 kgReference
Front lift (at ends)5579 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1-3/8 optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (1-3/8 optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed168.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase321 cmReference
Wheelbase305 cmReference
Wheelbase302 cmReference
Weight27218 to 30252 poundsReference
Front tire11.00-24Reference
Rear tire480/80R46Reference
Ag front11.00-24 (2WD)Reference
Ag front420/90R30 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear480/80R46Reference
Length619 cmReference
Length656 cmReference
Width243 cmReference
Width300 cmReference
Width348 cmReference
Width444 cmReference
Height (cab)352 cmReference
Operating weight12346 kgReference
Operating weight13722 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)74 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)61 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)59 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)51 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)63 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)32 cmReference
John Deere 8235R attachments
front-end loaderReference
8235R Serial Number Location
Front-right of tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps200Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps925 CCAReference
Test results
OECD 2001: diesel Powershift 4WDReference
OECD 2001A: diesel Powershift 4WDReference
Diesel Powershift 4WDOctober 5 - 12, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2001 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use47.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use45.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use45.8 l/hourReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull10719 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel Powershift 4WDOctober 5 - 12, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2001A fileReference
Speeds
With Group 47 rear tires. Speed R3 is at 2300 RPM and R4 is at 1500 RPM.Reference
The AutoPowr/IVT is available with 50 km/h top speeds with ILS.Reference
General
Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Cruise controlTRUEReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference
Capacities
Capacity548 ciReference
Crankcase oil volume29.5 qtsReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves24 valveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)60 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves3 to 5 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3/3N | Category 4N/3Reference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3N/2 (optional)Reference
Power
Rated Power235 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power192 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet discReference
Steering typehydrostatic power, ActiveCommand Steering (ACS) optionalReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab352.8 cmReference
Overall Length656.1 cmReference
Overall Width444.8 cmReference
Drawbar clearance32 cmReference
Front axle clearance74.7 cmReference
Overall weight13,722.1 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type480/80R46Reference
Front Wheel Type11.00-24Reference
Operator station
Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
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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