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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8R 280
Row Crop
- power
- 254 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
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Row Crop

How they compare
8R 280 is in the 88th percentile; DK50 is in the 6th · 1,206 models
8R 280 is in the 96th percentile; DK50 is in the 2nd · 1,409 models
8R 280 is in the 50th percentile; DK50 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
8R 280 is in the 74th percentile; DK50 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kioti | — |
| Model | 8R 280 | DK50 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Daedong | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 4A200T | — |
| Power Output | 254hp | 49hp | ▲ 8R 280+205 hp · +418% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ DK50+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 8R 280+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 122ci | ▲ 8R 280+426 ci · +349% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.3in | ▲ 8R 280+1.4 in · +42% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 3.6in | ▲ 8R 280+1.7 in · +47% |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | e23 Transmission | Synchronized Shuttle | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | 131in | ▲ 8R 280+122 in · +93% |
| Width | Not recorded | 61in | — |
| Height | 138in | Not recorded | — |
| Wheelbase | 120in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 27,455lb | 3,814lb | ▲ 8R 280+23,641 lb · +620% |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydraulic Power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/85R34 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R50 | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | III/IIIN | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,970lb | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydraulic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet Disc | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.4gal | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8R 280 | Kioti DK50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Foldable ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
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