John DeereModel A
John Deere 8R 230
Row Crop
- power
- 204 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8R 230 vs John Deere 8R 280
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8R 280
Row Crop
- power
- 254 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 230
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 280
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8R 280 higher · +50 hp (+25%)8R 230204 hp
8R 280254 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8R 230 is in the 77th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied8R 230548 ci
8R 280548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8R 230 is in the 96th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8R 2306
8R 2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8R 230 is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied8R 23023
8R 28023
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8R 230 is in the 74th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 74th · 1,200 models
8R 230 (A)8R 280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8R 230 | 8R 280 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Power Output | 204hp | 254hp | ▲ 8R 280+50 hp · +25% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 548ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.7in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift | e23 Transmission | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | 253in | Same |
| Height | 138in | 138in | Same |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Operating Weight | 27,785lb | 27,455lb | ▲ 8R 230+330 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensated | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/85R34 | 420/85R34 | Same |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R50 | 480/80R50 | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 77th percentile (204 hp)B · 88th percentile (254 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 74th percentile (23)B · 74th percentile (23)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 97th percentile (27,785 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)
A · 8R 230B · 8R 280Median Row Crop Tractor