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John Deere 8270R

John Deere 8270R — 8R Series · 270 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8270R is a tractor with a rated power output of 270 hp, categorising it among higher-powered machines in its class. It was produced between 2009 and 2010. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a hydrostatic transmission and four-wheel drive. It is designed for use on large areas of around 1,500 acres and more.

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

Rated power
270 hp
Max power
191.5 kW
Weight
17,999.9 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
135 rows
Recorded power
270 hp
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)201.3 kWReference
Engine (net)194.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)152.6 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)194.6 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)201.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Operating RPM1500-2100Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity40.0 LReference
Oil capacity25.0 LReference
Max power191.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed170.6 kWReference
Max power152.6 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
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
forward and reverse optionsPowershift -16F x 4R | IVT - infinite forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)164.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)191.5 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 lift6259 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 speed186.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel681.3 LReference
Fuel tank685.9 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank25.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase305 cmReference
Wheelbase302 cmReference
Front tire420/90R30Reference
Rear tire480/80R46Reference
Ag front420/90R30Reference
Ag rear480/80R46Reference
Length612 cmReference
Height (cab)324 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)68 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference

8270R 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 4WDMay 3 - 28, 2010Link: OCED Tractor Test 1968 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use50.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use46.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use50.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull10332 kgReference
Gear 5 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
Front Axle Type1,300 MFWDReference
Country of manufacturerWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves24 ValveReference
Pump Rated Output (total)85 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves4 to 6Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category III/IIIN, Category IVN/IIIReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)optionalReference

Power

Rated Power270 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power225 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 rpmReference
Front PTO Poweroptional independentReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab328.4 cmReference
Overall Length659.1 cmReference
Overall Width444.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance60.7 cmReference
Overall weight32,691 poundsReference
Weight17,999.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type480/80R50Reference
Front Wheel Type380/80R38Reference
Front Wheel tread range157.5 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialAvailableReference

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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