Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7280R vs John Deere 8260R

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 8260R

Row Crop

power
232 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8260R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7280R higher · +6 hp (+3%)
7280R238 hp
8260R232 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7280R is in the 85th percentile; 8260R is in the 84th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7280R548 ci
8260R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7280R is in the 96th percentile; 8260R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7280R6
8260R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7280R is in the 50th percentile; 8260R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8260R higher · +1,550 lb (+7%)
7280R23,760 lb
8260R25,310 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

7280R is in the 92nd percentile; 8260R is in the 94th · 1,350 models

7280R (A)8260R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7280R8260R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVXPowerTech PSX—
Power Output238hp232hp▲ 7280R+6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4in▲ 7280R+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
TypeInfinitely variable transmissionSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
LengthNot recorded244in—
WidthNot recorded96in—
HeightNot recorded139in—
Operating Weight23,760lb25,310lb▲ 8260R+1,550 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
System TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensated (PFC)Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Front Tire Size16.9R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Hitch Type3/3NThree-Point Hitch / Drawbar—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity15,200lb14,191lb▲ 7280R+1,009 lb · +7%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7280RJohn Deere 8260RDifference
TypeCommandView II cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (238 hp)B · 84th percentile (232 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 · 94th percentile (25,310 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 11,023 lb
A · 72nd percentile (15,200 lb)B · 64th percentile (14,191 lb)
A · 7280RB · 8260RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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