New 8R 280 HP: 308 Max¹ / 280 Rated²

Specifications

Engine Make	John Deere
Engine Model	JD9
Engine Family	VJDXL09.0333
Displacement (L)	9
Displacement (cu in.)	549
Rated Engine Power (hp)	276
Rated Engine Power (kw)	206
Rated Engine Power (PS)	280
Maximum Engine Power (hp)	304
Maximum Engine Power (kW)	227
Maximum Engine Power (PS)	308
Transmission Type	Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: 16-speed PowerShift™ 40 km/h e23™ PowerShift™ 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
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)	Category 3/3N Optional: Category 4N/3
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
Base Machine Weight (lb)	25,800
Base Machine Weight (kg)	11,702

Wheel or Track Configuration	Wheel
Drive Type	MFWD

Engine Make	John Deere
Engine Model	JD9
Engine Family	VJDXL09.0333
Emissions Certifications	Final Tier 4
Displacement (L)	9
Displacement (cu in.)	549
Aspiration	Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Number of Cylinders	Six
Cylinder Liners	Wet-sleeve
Aftertreatment Type	Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Rated Engine Speed (rpm)	2,100
Rated Engine Power (hp)	276
Rated Engine Power (kW)	206
Rated Engine Power (PS)	280
Rated Engine Power with IPM (hp)
Rated Engine Power with IPM (kw)
Rated Engine Power with IPM (PS)
Engine Torque at Rated Speed (lb-ft)	966
Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Nm)	1,311
Maximum Engine Speed (rpm)
Maximum Engine Power (hp)	304
Maximum Engine Power (kW)	227
Maximum Engine Power (PS)	308
Maximum Engine Power with IPM (hp)
Maximum Engine Power with IPM (kW)
Maximum Engine Power with IPM (PS)
Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (hp)
Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (KW)
Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (PS)
Maximum Engine Torque	At 1,600 rpm: 1,311 Nm 966 lb-ft
Constant Power Range
Power Bulge (%)	10
Bore and Stroke (in.)
Bore and Stroke (mm)
Compression Ratio
Lubrication
Cooling System Type
Fuel Type	Diesel
Alternative Fuel Type	B30 Diesel Compatible
Air Cleaner Type
Torque Rise (%)	40

Transmission Type	Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: 16-speed PowerShift™ 40 km/h e23™ PowerShift™ 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
Maximum Speed Forward	50 km/h 31 mph
Minimum Speed Forward	0.05 km/h 0.03 mph
Creeper
Reverser
Clutch
Cruise Control

PTO Category	Standard: 45 mm 1.75 in. 20-spline, 1,000 rpm Optional: 45 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm 1.375 in. 540/1000 rpm 45 mm 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm
Optional PTO Category
Rated PTO Power (hp)	228
Rated PTO Power (kW)	170
Rated PTO Power (PS)	231
Rated PTO Power with IPM (hp)
Rated PTO Power with IPM (kW)
Rated PTO Power with IPM (PS)
Economy PTO Speeds	1,000E rpm
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000)	1,810 / 1,995
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/540E/1.000)
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540E/1000/1.000E)	-- / 1,995 / 1,590
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (1000/1000E/1.300)
Engagement Method	Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation
PTO Clutch
Number of Splines	20
Brake (For Mid and Rear PTO)

Front PTO Category
PTO Speed	1,000 rpm
Front PTO Rotation	35 mm 1.375 in. 21 spline, 1,000 rpm 45 mm 1.75 in. 20 spline, 1,000 rpm (available through parts only) 6 spline, 1,000 rpm (available dependent on location)
Front Rated PTO Power (hp)
Front Rated PTO Power (kW)
Front Rated PTO Power (PS)
Engine rpm (at Rated PTO Speeds)	2,000
Maximum PTO Power (hp)
Maximum PTO Power (kW)
Maximum PTO Power (PS)
Engine rpm (at Maximum PTO Speeds) (rpm)
Front Number of Splines

Front Hitch Category	Category 3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (lb)	11,464
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (kg)	5,200
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (lb)
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (kg)
Number of Front Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
Electric Power

Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)	Category 3/3N Optional: Category 4N/3
Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
Maximum Lift Capacity at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point	9,072 kg 20,000 lb
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point	6,894 / 8,391 kg 15,200 / 18,500 lb
Sensing Type	Electrohydraulic
Draft Control Sensing

Drawbar Category	Standard: Category 3 Optional: Category 4 or Category 4 with heavy-duty support
Maximum Vertical Load	Standard (dependent on drawbar position): 1,837 to 2,700 kg 4,050 to 6,000 lb Optional: 2,245 or 4,990 kg 4,950 or 11,000 lb

Hydraulic System 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
Maximum Operating Pressure (psi)
Maximum Operating Pressure (bar)
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)	Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: four Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: five and six available
Available Flow at a Single Rear SCV	1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min 35 gpm
Hydraulics Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
Available Flow at Front SCVs (gpm)	25
Available Flow at Front SCVs (L/min)	96
SCV Control	Electronic
Auxiliary Hydraulic Features

Front Axle Type	1300 Series MFWD Optional: 1500 Series MFWD, ILS
Front Axle Differential Lock	1300 Series MFWD: Limited Slip ILS / 1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic

Rear Axle Type	Standard: Long, 110 mm (4.33 in.) diameter by 3,010 mm (118.5 in.) length with Double Taper Wheel Hubs Optional: Long, 120 mm (4.72 in.) diameter by 3,010 mm (118.5 in.) length with Double Taper Wheel Hubs Long, 120 mm (4.72 in.) diameter by 3010 mm (118.5 in.) length with Double Flat Wheel Hubs Short, 120 mm (4.72 in.) diameter by 2,550 mm (100.4 in.) length with Double Flat Wheel Hubs
Rear Differential Lock	Full-locking electrohydraulic
Differential Control
Final Drive	Inboard planetary three pinion

Steering Type	Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump back-up Optional: Reactive Command Steering (RCS) with electronic backup pump
Primary Brakes
Secondary Brake
Trailer Brakes
Parking Brake

Front Tires Size
Front Tread Spacing (in.)
Front Tread Spacing (mm)
Rear Tread Spacing (in.)
Rear Tread Spacing (mm)
Wheel Tread Range	1300 Series MFWD: 1,524-2,235 mm 60-88 in. Optional (ILS or 1500 Series MFWD): 1,524-3,657 mm 60-144 in.
Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)	Optional

Track Drive Type
Track Tread Spacing
Track Width
Number Of Mid Rollers

Battery Voltage (V)	12
Electrical System Voltage (V)
Battery Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)	1,900
Battery Capacity
Alternator Capacity	200 amp Optional: 330 amp
Working Lights	18–24 light-emitting diode (LED)
Driving Lights	LED

ROPS Type
Gearshift Location
Db(A) Rating (dBA)
Seat Suspension	Air seat Optional: ActiveSeat™ II
Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand (degree (angle))	25
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand (degree (angle))	40
Cab Suspension	Adjustable cab suspension optional
Instructional Seat	Standard
Primary Display	G5ᴾˡᵘˢ Display - 325 mm 12.8 in.
Radio	AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna
Inner Cab Volume (cu ft)	114
Inner Cab Volume (m³)	3.24
Cab Glass Area (sq ft)	70.61
Cab Glass Area (m²)	6.56

Guidance	Integrated AutoTrac™; Autonomy Ready (available in select regions)
Secondary Display
Receiver
Connectivity	JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination)
Remote Diagnostics	JDLink hardware standard
ISOBUS Ready
TIM Compatibility

Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.)	192 CTIS: 172
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	727 CTIS: 651
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (gal.)	9.8
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (L)	37.2
Cooling System Capacity (gal.)	11.2
Cooling System Capacity (L)	42.3
Transmission - Hydraulic System (gal)	47.7 / 48.8 / 54.7
Transmission - Hydraulic System (L)	180.7 / 184.6 / 207.2
Crankcase Oil Volume (gal)	6.8–7.3
Crankcase Oil Volume (L)	25.7–27.6

Wheelbase (in.)	121.3
Wheelbase (mm)	3,080
Base Machine Weight (lb)	25,800
Base Machine Weight (kg)	11,702
Overall Height (in.)
Overall Height (mm)
Transport Height (in.)
Transport Height (mm)
Overall Width (in.)
Overall Width (mm)
Overall Length (in.)	261.3
Overall Length (mm)	6,636
Ground Clearance (in.)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Front Axle Ground Clearance (in.)
Front Axle Ground Clearance (mm)
Drawbar Ground Clearance (in.)	15.2
Drawbar Ground Clearance (mm)	385
Maximum Ballast Level (lb)	44,100
Maximum Ballast Level (kg)	20,000
Maximum Permissible Weight (lb)	44,100
Maximum Permissible Weight (kg)	20,000

Country of Manufacture	United States
Date Collected	07-May-2026