Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8270R vs John Deere 8R 280

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8270R

Row Crop

power
257 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8270R 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 = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8270R higher · +3 hp (+1%)
8270R257 hp
8R 280254 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8270R is in the 88th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
8270R548 ci
8R 280548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8270R is in the 96th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8270R6
8R 2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8270R is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8R 280 higher · +7 (+44%)
8270R16
8R 28023
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8270R is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 74th · 1,200 models

8270R (A)8R 280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model8270R8R 280—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSSNot recorded—
Power Output257hp254hp▲ 8270R+3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM1,749RPM2,100RPM▲ 8R 280+351 RPM · +20%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4in▲ 8270R+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeSelective gear fixed ratio, full power shifte23 Transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Length245in253in▲ 8R 280+8 in · +3%
Width137inNot recorded—
Height129in138in▲ 8R 280+9 in · +7%
Wheelbase119in120in▲ 8R 280+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight23,670lb27,455lb▲ 8R 280+3,785 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
System TypeClosed center, pressure-flow compensatedClosed-center pressure flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity62.9gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,521psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Type1000 (1-3/4)Not recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—
Speed 22,004rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Front Tire Size420/90R30420/85R34—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46480/80R50—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD 4WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeWet multiple disc, hydraulically operatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Control SystemDOC, SCR, Regenerative DPFNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
Coolant10.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8270RJohn Deere 8R 280Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 88th percentile (257 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)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,670 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)
A · 8270RB · 8R 280Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8270RFull spec pageJohn Deere 8R 280