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John Deere 8285R

Name: John Deere 8285R
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 8285R — 8R Series · 285 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8285R is a tractor model with a power rating of approximately 285 horsepower, placing it at the higher end of its class. It was manufactured from 2011 to 2013. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with mechanical front-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 27218 to 30252 pounds, and it is suited to operations of over 1,500 acres.

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

Rated power

285 hp

Max power

214.4 kW

Weight

27218 to 30252 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

165 rows

Recorded power

285 hp

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

2011-2013

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Original price$211,192 (2011)Reference

For the 2012 model year the John Deere 8285R offered an increased lift capacity on the three-point hitch.Reference

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)212.5 kWReference

Engine (max)234.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)166.1 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)212.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)234.1 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)247.6 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 power214.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed191.9 kWReference

Max power166.1 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference

Emissions complianceInterim Tier IV, Stage IIIBReference

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

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

Wheel Drive4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)178.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)214.4 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 speed206.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase305 cmReference

Wheelbase302 cmReference

Weight27218 to 30252 poundsReference

Front tire420/90R30Reference

Rear tire480/80R46Reference

Ag front420/90R30Reference

Ag rear480/80R46Reference

Length619 cmReference

Length656 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Width300 cmReference

Width348 cmReference

Width444 cmReference

Height (cab)352 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

Operating12346 kgReference

Operating13722 kgReference

Max front axle8000 kgReference

Max rear axle11500 kgReference

John Deere 8285R attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps200Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Total cold cranking amps925 CCAReference

Capacities

Max capacity18000 kgReference

Capacity548 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume29.5 qtsReference

Test results

OECD 2003: diesel Powershift 4WDReference

OECD 2003A: diesel Powershift 4WDReference

Diesel Powershift 4WDSeptember 27 - October 5, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2003 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use58.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use54.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use57.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Max pull10279 kgReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Powershift 4WDSeptember 27 - October 5, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2003A 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

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 Power285 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power239 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 Length619.5 cmReference

Overall Width444.8 cmReference

Drawbar clearance32 cmReference

Front axle clearance61.7 cmReference

Overall weight13,722.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type480/80R46Reference

Front Wheel Type420/90R30Reference

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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