Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8235R vs John Deere 8R 250

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8235R

Row Crop

power
235 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8235R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8R 250

Row Crop

power
225 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8R 250 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8235R higher · +10 hp (+4%)
8235R235 hp
8R 250225 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8235R is in the 85th percentile; 8R 250 is in the 83rd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8235R548 ci
8R 250548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8235R is in the 96th percentile; 8R 250 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8235R6
8R 2506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8235R is in the 50th percentile; 8R 250 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8R 250 higher · +7 (+44%)
8235R16
8R 25023
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8235R is in the 50th percentile; 8R 250 is in the 74th · 1,200 models

8235R (A)8R 250 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model8235R8R 250—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSXRG6090U094226—
Power Output235hp225hp▲ 8235R+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shiftFull Power Shift, e23 Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
Length244in253in▲ 8R 250+9 in · +4%
Width95.7inNot recorded—
Height139in138in▲ 8235R+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight25,570lb27,405lb▲ 8R 250+1,835 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
System TypeHydraulic control system direct engine driveClosed-Center Pressure Flow Compensated—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
Front Tire Size420/85R34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R50Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
Hitch TypeCategory III and IVThree-Point Hitch Category III/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3/3NCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity18,326lb20,254lb▲ 8R 250+1,928 lb · +11%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
Chassis Type4x4 FWA with duals4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering Typehydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked togetherNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
Coolant10.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8235RJohn Deere 8R 250Difference
TypeCommandView II cab standardCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 85th percentile (235 hp)B · 83rd percentile (225 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)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 74th percentile (23)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 95th percentile (25,570 lb)B · 96th percentile (27,405 lb)
A · 8235RB · 8R 250Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8235RFull spec pageJohn Deere 8R 250