8R 250 Tractor

250 engine hp
John Deere PowerTech™ 9.0L engine
Choice of e23™ PowerShift or Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT™)
Independent Link Suspension (ILS™)
Our most spacious, comfortable cab yet

Ultimate Visibility package at night (shown on 8R)

Visibility is one of the most important attributes of the cab, but it is more than just lighting. In addition to lighting, John Deere visibility packages include mirrors, sunshades, wipers, and camera readiness. Some benefits of the visibility packages include:

Three package levels to fit your needs – Select, Premium, or Ultimate
Operate confidently with greater visibility
Ultimate Visibility package with more light-emitting diode (LED) output and full 360-degree illumination
Integrated camera capability

Visibility packages	Select	Premium	Ultimate
Lighting	18 halogen work lights	18 LED work lights	22 LED work lights and eight LED convenience lights*
Mirrors	Mechanical	Electric, heated	Electric, heated, and telescoping
Sunshades	Front	Front, right-hand side, and rear	Front, right-hand side, and rear
Wipers	Front and rear	Front, right-hand side, and rear	Front, right-hand side, and rear
Cameras	Camera ready	Camera ready	Camera ready**

*Convenience lights illuminate the corners of the cab for easier entry and exit
**Starting with model year 2022, the Ultimate visibility package is camera ready.

8R Tractor with cab suspension and air seat

8R Tractors offer a variety of suspension options to fit your specific field conditions or application. There are three options to choose from on 8R Tractors. An air seat with fixed cab offers a great balance of field and road comfort in an economical package. Cab suspension with an air seat reduces high-frequency vibrations typically associated with road transport. The ActiveSeat™ II equipment is typically chosen for field applications to reduce vertical movement and operator fatigue.
- Air seat with fixed cab offers excellent ride quality in a variety of applications
- Two-post cab suspension with an air seat offers exceptional ride for operators spending time on the road
- ActiveSeat II greatly reduces vertical motion experienced in field applications
- Choice of options is available on all 8R Tractors
Independent-Link Suspension (ILS™) primarily helps deliver power to the ground by maintaining proper tire-to-ground contact through a fully independent system. In addition, ILS greatly improves ride over rough or uneven terrain and drastically decreases power hop.

ILS suspension system
8RX and 8R Tractors in the field

All 8 Series Tractors come standard with an 85-cc (5.2-cu in.) hydraulic pump. This pump provides up to 227.1 L/min (60 gpm) hydraulic flow. A dual pump option featuring 85-cc and 35-cc (5.2-cu in. and 2.1-cu in.) displacement hydraulic pumps is available for all 8R and 8RX Tractors. The dual-pump system provides a hydraulic flow of 318 L/min (84 gpm), ideal for running at lower engine speeds. At the rear, up to six selective control valves (SCVs) are available with 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) options.
- Single or dual pump options to fit specific producer applications
- Up to 318 L/min (84 gpm) through the dual pump system on 8R and 8RX Tractors
- Options from four to six factory-installed SCVs
- For maximum flow, 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) SCV couplers are available factory and field installed
A power beyond option is available on all models, and a high-capacity take-out oil reservoir (on 8R Tractors only) is also available for high-demand applications.

8RX Tractor with power beyond

Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package (shown on 8R Tractor)

Comfort and Convenience packages

When you reach a 40-hour week by Wednesday, you're logging some serious hours in the cab. Spend that time in the refreshed and refined John Deere cab, and experience a quiet, comfortable ride with unrivaled visibility and convenience.

Three package levels to fit your needs – Select, Premium, or Ultimate
CommandARM™ console that puts everything you need within reach
Plenty of storage
Work comfortably during long days in the field with an automotive-style seat
Keep electronics powered throughout the day with a variety of outlets

Comfort and Convenience packages	Select	Premium	Ultimate
Seat	Cloth Mechanical controls Mechanical lumbar 8-degree left-hand and 40-degree right-hand swivel	Cloth Electronic controls Pneumatic lumbar 25-degrees left-hand and 40-degree right-hand swivel	Leather Electronic controls Pneumatic lumbar 25-degree left-hand and 40-degree right-hand swivel Heated/ventilated Massage Adjustable bolsters
Infotainment	AM/FM/WX Auxiliary and Bluetooth® wireless inputs Four speakers	16.5-cm (6.5-in.) touchscreen radio, XM® ready Six speakers with subwoofer	16.5-cm (6.5-in.) touchscreen radio, XM ready Six speakers with subwoofer
Business band ready	X	X	X
Four USB and one 12-V outlet	X	X	X
Dual tilt column	X	X	X
Footrests	---	X	X
Refrigerator	---	X	X
120-V/300-W three-prong outlet	---	X	X
Carpeted floor mat	---	---	X
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	---	---	X

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. XM is a trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

Maximizing uptime using connectivity and technology

Your needs and success are the focus of John Deere. John Deere makes it easy for you to benefit from having a connected tractor in your operation. All tractors come standard with JDLink™ telematics system and customers can turn on connectivity in the John Deere Operations Center™ application. With a StarFire™ 6000 Integrated Receiver* and Generation 4 CommandCenter™ Display, you can easily step right into advanced technology. If you’re an advanced tech user, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a highly intelligent machine connected to a full suite of solutions on the most open platform in the industry. Advantages of a connected machine include:

StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver eliminates all setup, installation, and global positioning system (GPS) calibrations
AutoTrac™ assisted steering guides the machine with accuracy in a variety of field conditions
Automation is an option with some applications
John Deere Connected Support™ is a proactive service approach to improve service efficiency and reduce machine downtime
JDLink gives you access to information anytime, anywhere, to make data driven decisions with John Deere Operations Center and Documentation

The technology and connectivity in John Deere tractors allow you to optimize productivity, increase uptime, and boost profits with machine information from any device, anywhere.


StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver	AutoTrac	JDLink
Base equipment: Generation 4 CommandCenter display StarFire 6000 Integrated Receiver Optional equipment: Generation 4 CommandCenter display plus extended monitor	Base equipment: AutoTrac activation SF3 accuracy (+/- 3 cm [1.2 in.]) Data Sync Optional equipment: AutoTrac RowSense™* AutoTrac Turn Automation** AutoTrac Implement Guidance* Gen 4 Machine Sync	Base equipment: JDLink telematics system Wireless Data Transfer John Deere Connected Support service Expert Alerts Remote Display Access Service ADVISOR™ Remote service tool

*Available with Premium Activation 3.0
**Available with Automation Activation 3.0

Connected Support technology

When you buy John Deere equipment, you expect reliability. You also know that problems can happen, and a product is only as good as the support behind it. That’s why John Deere equipment is prepared with technology that senses potential issues and can alert you and your dealer promptly—in the cab or anywhere you are.

John Deere Connected Support is a revolutionary change to support that leverages technology and the connectivity of JDLink™ telematics to prevent downtime and resolve problems faster. These tools decrease downtime by an average of 20 percent, enabling faster responses to unexpected problems and reducing technician trips to your machine. For some issues, unplanned downtime can even be prevented altogether through prediction of the issue.

With your permission, John Deere Connected Support:
- Keeps you running by monitoring machine health and promptly alerting you and your dealer of issues
- Saves time by remotely viewing in-cab displays, reducing trips to the machine
- Reduces or even eliminates technician trips to a machine through remote diagnostic and remote software reprogramming capabilities
- Connects experts with the information needed to respond to downtime faster and prevent it altogether
With more than a decade of experience leveraging connectivity to solve problems, no one else has the experience, tools, and knowledge to keep you running as John Deere and your John Deere dealer can. Connected Support is an in-base feature on all John Deere products with factory- or field-installed JDLink.

Engine description
John Deere PowerTech™ 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible)

Engine displacement
9.0 L
549 cu in.

Rated engine power
ECE-R120: 184 kW
250 hp

Maximum engine power
ECE-R120: 202 kW
275 hp

Rated PTO power (hp SAE)
149 kW
200 hp

Maximum PTO power

Transmission type
Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™ 40K, 40 km/h
24.9 mph
Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h
e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h
31 mph
John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h
0.03-26 mph
John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h
0.03-31 mph

Hydraulic pump rated output
Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min
60 gpm
Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min
84 gpm

Rear hitch category (SAE designation)
Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6350
14,000 lb
Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 8391 kg
18,500 lb
Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9072 kg
20,000 lb

Base machine weight
MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg
25,800 lb
ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg
28,000 lb

Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)

Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Description
John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible)

Engine type
In-line six, four valve

Engine family
MJDXL09.0333

Rated speed
2100 rpm

Aspiration
Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation

Cylinders liners
Wet-sleeve

Emission level
Final Tier 4

After treatment type
Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)

Displacement
9.0 L
549 cu in.
Rated power
ECE-R120: 184 kW
250 hp

Rated PTO power (hp SAE)
149 kW
200 hp

Maximum PTO power

Intelligent Power Management (IPM)

Power boost
10 percent

Maximum engine power
ECE-R120: 202 kW
275 hp

Engine peak torque
At 1600 rpm: 1171 Nm
863 lb-ft

Drawbar power

PTO torque rise
40 percent

Fuel injection system and control

Air cleaner type

Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)

Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Type
Standard: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 40K, 40 km/h
24.9 mph
Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h
e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h
31 mph
John Deere AutoPowr IVT 40K, 0.05-42 km/h
0.03-26 mph
John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h
0.03-31 mph

Reverser

Clutch; wet/dry

Creeper
Type
Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing

Pump rated output
Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min
60 gpm
Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min
84 gpm

Available flow at a single rear SCV
1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min
35 gpm
1.9-cm (3/4-in.) coupler: 159 L/min
42 gpm

Available flow at front SCVs
96 L/min
25 gpm

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 4
Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 5 and 6 available
1.9-cm (3/4-in.) ISO coupler: 1

Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs)

Number of front selective control valves (SCVs)

Joystick SCV control

Auxiliary hydraulic features

SCV control
Electronic
Hitch draft control load sense type

Remote control valves available

Hitch category (SAE designation)
Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6350 kg
14,000 lb
Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 8391 kg
18,500 lb
Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9072 kg
20,000 lb

Maximum lift capacity behind lift points
Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg
26,729 lb

Lift capacity at standard frame

Sensing type
Electrohydraulic

Rear axle differential lock
Electrohydraulic
Drawbar category
Standard: Category 3
Optional: Category 4
Category 4 with heavy-duty support

Maximum vertical load
Dependent on drawbar position: 1837 to 2700 kg
4050 to 6000 lb
Optional: 2,245 kg
4,950 lb
4,990 kg
11,000 lb
Type
Independent
Standard: 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm
Optional: 44 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 rpm
44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm

Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
16-speed PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,003 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO rpm at 1,596 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,817 engine rpm
IVT: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,000 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1594 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,814 engine rpm
e23 PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 1,995 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1,590 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,810 engine rpm

Economy PTO speeds

Reverse PTO speeds

Multispeed PTO option availability
Available: 45-mm (1.75-in.), 1000-rpm and 1000E economy rpm PTO, in-cab shiftable

Ground speed PTO option availability

PTO actuation
Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation
Category
Category 3N

Electric power

Standard lift capacity
Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5200 kg
11,464 lb

Front power take-off (PTO)
44 mm (1.75 in.) 20 spline, 1000 rpm
35 mm (1.375 in.) 21 spline, 1000 rpm
35 mm (1.375 in.) 6 spline, 1000 rpm (available dependent on location)

PTO speed
1,000 PTO rpm at 2000 engine rpm
Type
Standard: Rack-and-pinion, double flat, or flange axles
Optional: Long, single taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm
4.33 x 118.5 in.
Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm
Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 3010 mm
4.72 x 118.5 in.
Short, double flat axle with single taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 2550 mm
4.72 x 100.4 in.

Final drive type
Inboard planetary three pinion

Differential controls

Axle type

Brakes, type and control

Rear differential lock
Full-locking electrohydraulic

Load rating
Type
Standard: 1300 Series MFWD
Optional: 1500 Series MFWD
ILS

Front axle differential lock
1300 Series MFWD: Limited Slip
1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic
ILS: Full-locking electrohydraulic

Load rating
Rear

Wheel tread range
1300 Series MFWD: 1524-2235 mm
60-88 in.
1500 Series MFWD: 1524-3657 mm
60-144 in.
ILS: 1524-3657 mm

Turning radius with brakes

Turning radius without brakes
1300 with 480/70R30 Group 42 Tires at 153.7-cm (60.5-in.) spacing: 6.05 m
19.8 ft
1500 with 420/850R34 Group 43 tires at 182.9-cm (72-in.) spacing: 5.71 m
18.7 ft
ILS with 480/70R34 Group 43 tires at 184.2-cm (72.5-in.) spacing: 6.45 m
21.2 ft

Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
Optional

Front
Tread spacing

Drive type

Track width

Mid-rollers
s
s

S
S

T
T
Primary brake (foot brake)

Secondary brake

Park lock

MFWD braking

Front axle brakes

Auxiliary brakes

Hydraulic trailer brakes

Pneumatic trailer brakes
Alternator size
Standard: 200 amp
Optional: 330 amp

Battery options
12 V

Working lights
Standard: 18 halogen
Available: 18 LED
22 LED

Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
Standard: halogen, 65 W
Available: LED

Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED)

dB(A) rating for backup alarm

Total cold cranking amps
1,850 CCA
Rollover protective structure, OOS

Seat
Degree of seat swivel, left hand
25 degree (angle)
Degree of seat swivel, right hand
40 degree (angle)
Standard: air suspension
Optional: ActiveSeat™ II

Cab suspension
Optional

Instructional seat
Standard

Display
Standard: 4600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm
10 in.

Radio
Standard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna

Inner cab volume
3.24 m³
114 cu ft

dB(A) rating

Cab glass area
6.52 m²
70.18 sq ft

Safety glass rating

Front visibility
Wheelbase
MFWD: 3,080 mm
121.3 in.
ILS: 3,050 mm
120.1 in.

Overall width

Overall length
6,636 mm
261.3 in.

Overall height

Drawbar clearance
376 mm
14.8 in.

Front axle center
MFWD: 686 mm
27 in.
ILS: 590 mm
23.2 in.

Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab
Base machine weight
MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg
25,800 lb
ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg
28,000 lb

Maximum ballast level
20,000 kg
44,100 lb

Maximum permissible weight
20,000 kg
44,100 lb
Crankcase oil volume
1300 MFWD: 25.7 L
6.8 U.S. gal.
1500 MFWD: 27.6 L
7.3 U.S. gal.
ILS: 25.8 L

Fuel tank
727 L
CTIS: 651 L
172 U.S. gal.

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
37.2 L
9.8 U.S. gal.

Cooling system
42.3 L
11.2 U.S. gal.

Transmission-hydraulic system
1300 MFWD: 180.7 L
47.7 U.S. gal.
1300 MFWD: 184.6
48.8 U.S. gal.
ILS: 207.2 L
54.7 U.S. gal.
Interval for engine oil change
500 hours

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hours

Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hours
Loader
700M

Lift capacity at full height

Maximum lift height

Leveling type
Guidance
Integrated AutoTrac™

Telematic
JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination)

Remote diagnostics
JDLink hardware standard
AutoTrac ready

ISOBUS ready

CommandCenter video inputs

Immobilizer

Side slope rating

Uphill/downhill slope rating

Country of manufacture
USA
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