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John Deere 8245R
John Deere 8245R — 8R Series · 245 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 8245R is a tractor with a rated power output of 245 horsepower, placing it at the powerful end of its class. This model was manufactured between 2009 and 2010. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The operating weight of the tractor ranges from 11,785 to 13,101 kilograms.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
245 hp
Max power
175.1 kW
Weight
25868 to 28902 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
135 rows
Recorded power
245 hp
Recorded weight
11733 kg
Transmissions
16-speed full power shift
Production years
2009-2010
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
CommandView cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional automatic temperature controls, electronically-controlled mirrors, sun shades, instructor seat, and front/rear windshield wipers.Reference
Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)182.7 kWReference
Engine (net)176.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)136.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
variable geometry turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference
EmissionsTier 3Reference
EmissionsStage IIIAReference
Rated Power (net)176.7 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)182.7 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Operating RPM1500-2100Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity40.0 LReference
Oil capacity25.0 LReference
Max power175.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed155.5 kWReference
Max power136.1 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier 4B | selective catalyst reductionReference
Bore and stroke4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio16:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference
Transmission
16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity151.4 LReference
Oil capacity159.0 LReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
The IVT is available with either a 40 km/h or 50 km/h maximum speed.Reference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)147.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)175.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system151.4 LReference
Hydraulic system159.0 LReference
Typeclosed center, pressrue and flow compensatedReference
Capacity151.4 LReference
Capacity159.0 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves3 to 5Reference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Total flow166.5 lpmReference
Total flow227.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Rear TypeIVN/IIIReference
Rear lift5624 kgReference
Rear lift6894 kgReference
Rear lift8300 kgReference
Front Hitchoptional with ILSReference
Front lift4989 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1-3/8 optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed167.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel681.3 LReference
Fuel tank685.9 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank25.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase305 cmReference
Wheelbase302 cmReference
Weight25868 to 28902 poundsReference
Front tire420/90R30Reference
Rear tire480/80R46Reference
Ag front420/90R30Reference
Ag rear480/80R46Reference
Length612 cmReference
Height (cab)324 cmReference
Shipping weight11733 kgReference
Shipping weight13109 kgReference
Ground clearance68 cmReference
Ground clearance58 cmReference
8245R Serial Number Location
Rear of tractor to right of PTO.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps200Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps925 (each) CCAReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 8 - 30, 2010Link: OCED Tractor Test 1967 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use45.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use42.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use45.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull8831 kgReference
Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 480/80R46 rear tires. R3 speed at 2300 RPM and R4 speed at 1500 RPM.Reference
With 480/80R46 rear tires.Reference
General
Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Cruise controltrueReference
SCV controljoystickReference
Drawbar categoryCat 3, Cat 4 optional, Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Rear Axle Type4.331 by 118.5 inchesReference
Front Axle Type1,300 MFWD, 1,500 MFWD, ILS 42 KPH, ILS 50 KPHReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference
Power
Rated Power245 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power200 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO PowerAvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typehydrostatic power, Active Command steering optionalReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Typeclosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Remote Valves4 to 6 valvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIIN, IVN/IIIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity9,071.8 kgReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIIN | Category IVN/IIIReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab328.4 cmReference
Overall Length659.1 cmReference
Overall Width444.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance60.7 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type480/80R50Reference
Front Wheel Type380/80R38Reference
Front Wheel tread range62 to 88 inchesReference
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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