Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7280R vs John Deere 8235R

John Deere 7280R Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 7280R

Row Crop

power
238 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 7280R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8235R

Row Crop

power
235 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8235R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7280R higher · +3 hp (+1%)
7280R238 hp
8235R235 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7280R is in the 85th percentile; 8235R is in the 85th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7280R548 ci
8235R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7280R is in the 96th percentile; 8235R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7280R6
8235R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7280R is in the 50th percentile; 8235R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8235R higher · +1,810 lb (+8%)
7280R23,760 lb
8235R25,570 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7280R is in the 92nd percentile; 8235R is in the 95th · 1,350 models

7280R (A)8235R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7280R8235R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVXPowerTech PSX—
Power Output238hp235hp▲ 7280R+3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
TypeInfinitely variable transmissionSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
LengthNot recorded244in—
WidthNot recorded95.7in—
HeightNot recorded139in—
Operating Weight23,760lb25,570lb▲ 8235R+1,810 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Hydraulic control system direct engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerhydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
Front Tire Size16.9R30420/85R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
Hitch Type3/3NCategory III and IV—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3/3N—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,200lb18,326lb▲ 8235R+3,126 lb · +21%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 FWA with duals—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerhydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8235RDifference
TypeCommandView II cabCommandView II cab standard—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (238 hp)B · 85th percentile (235 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 (23,760 lb)B · 95th percentile (25,570 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 72nd percentile (15,200 lb)B · 83rd percentile (18,326 lb)
A · 7280RB · 8235RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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