
John DeereModel A
John Deere 7260R
Row Crop
- power
- 260 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
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Row Crop
Row Crop
How they compare
7260R is in the 89th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models
7260R is in the 96th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
7260R is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
7260R is in the 92nd percentile; 8R 280 is in the 97th · 1,350 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 7260R | 8R 280 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | PowerTech PVX 9.0 L | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 260hp | 254hp | ▲ 7260R+6 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 548ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.7in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.4in | ▲ 7260R+0.1 in · +2% |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Infinitely variable transmission (IVT) with two mechanical ranges | e23 Transmission | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 253in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 138in | — |
| Wheelbase | 115in | 120in | ▲ 8R 280+5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 23,795lb | 27,455lb | ▲ 8R 280+3,660 lb · +15% |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC) | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 420/85R34 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 480/80R50 | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 3/3N | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 18,302lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7260R | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
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