Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7260R vs John Deere 8R 280

John Deere 7260R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7260R

Row Crop

power
260 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7260R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8R 280

Row Crop

power
254 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8R 280 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,206–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7260R higher · +6 hp (+2%)
7260R260 hp
8R 280254 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7260R is in the 89th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7260R548 ci
8R 280548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7260R is in the 96th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7260R6
8R 2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7260R is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8R 280 higher · +3,660 lb (+15%)
7260R23,795 lb
8R 28027,455 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7260R is in the 92nd percentile; 8R 280 is in the 97th · 1,350 models

7260R (A)8R 280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7260R8R 280—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVX 9.0 LNot recorded—
Power Output260hp254hp▲ 7260R+6 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4in▲ 7260R+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeInfinitely variable transmission (IVT) with two mechanical rangese23 Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
LengthNot recorded253in—
HeightNot recorded138in—
Wheelbase115in120in▲ 8R 280+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight23,795lb27,455lb▲ 8R 280+3,660 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed-center pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/85R34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Hitch Type3/3NThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity18,302lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7260RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (260 hp)B · 88th percentile (254 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,795 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)
A · 7260RB · 8R 280Median Row Crop Tractor
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