John Deere 8R 280 Row Crop Tractors
John Deere 8R 280
Average price
$348,287.69
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere 8R 280 is a tractor built for field operations that require sustained drawbar work, PTO power, and hydraulic capacity. It is powered by a 9 L diesel engine rated at 208 kW (283 hp) and meets Tier IV emission standards. The model is configured with 4 Tracks, which supports traction in demanding agricultural conditions.
Key operating features include a full power shift transmission, rated PTO power of 170 kW (231 hp), and PTO speeds of 540-1000. The rear hitch category is III/IIIN, with a maximum lift capacity behind lift points of 6,894 kg (15,200 lb). Hydraulic equipment includes a closed-center pressure flow compensated system, a pump rated output of 227.1 L/min (60 gpm), and 4 to 6 rear selective control valves with electronic SCV control and electro-hydraulic draft sensing.
Year
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
2,030 mm
~79.9 in
3,500 mm
~137.8 in
6,420 mm
~252.8 in
12,610 kg
~27,800.3 lb
Tire or Track Type
Wheels
Engine Power
208 kW
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
Tier IV
Engine type
Diesel
Displacement
9,000 cu(cm)
Rated PTO power
170 kW
Speeds
540-1,000
Transmission type
Full power shift
Rear hitch category (SAE designation)
III/IIIN
Base machine weight
11,700 kg
Maximum lift capacity behind lift points
6,894 kg
Fuel tank
726.7 L
Cab glass area
6.52 sq(m)
Hydraulic system type
Closed-center pressure flow compensated
Pump rated output
227.1 L/min
Available flow at a single rear SCV
132.5 L/min
Number of rear selective control valves
4 to 6
SCV control
Electronic
Sensing type
Electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Tires
Front Tire:420/90R30 Rear Tire:480/80R46
John Deere 8R 280 Row Crop Tractors Listings
$344,900
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
180 hours
Assumption, United States
$371,900
Wheels
Tier IV
Diesel
933 hours
Moorhead, United States
$347,500
9000 cu(cm)
208 kW
Wheels
1354 hours
Holland, United States
$362,500
Wheels
Diesel
9000 cu(cm)
950 hours
Sodus, United States
$369,750
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
838 hours
Sodus, United States
$369,500
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
851 hours
Sodus, United States
$369,900
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
824 hours
Sodus, United States
$372,500
208 kW
Front Tire:420/90R30 Rear Tire:480/80R46
726.7 L
787 hours
Hastings, United States
$380,000
Diesel
9000 cu(cm)
170 kW
614 hours
Dermott, United States
$376,500
208 kW
Tier IV
Diesel
701 hours
Dermott, United States
$375,500
170 kW
Power Shift
132.5 L/min
728 hours
Dermott, United States
$376,000
208 kW
Front Tire:420/90R30 Rear Tire:480/80R46
Yes
715 hours
Dermott, United States
$329,700
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
606 hours
Imperial, United States
$293,500
9000 cu(cm)
Front Tire:420/90R30 Rear Tire:480/80R46
227.1 L/min
1495 hours
Lagrange, United States
$292,641
208 kW
540-1000
III/IIIN
1359 hours
Imperial, United States
$379,500
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
555 hours
Dermott, United States
$366,351
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
339 hours
Wray, United States
$304,789
208 kW
Wheels
Tier IV
499 hours
Ogallala, United States
$362,500
III/IIIN
11700 kg
MFWD
1053 hours
Dermott, United States
$357,500
Wheels
Tier IV
Front Tire:420/90R30 Rear Tire:480/80R46
982 hours
Dermott, United States
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John Deere 8R 280 Row Crop Tractor
208 kW
12610 kg
6420 mm × 2030 mm × 3500 mm
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Glen Harris
We put roughly 900 acres across it every season. Power reaches the ground with little slip pulling the disk harrow in wet spring soil. Auto-steer with RTK keeps us inside an inch pass to pass on the vertical-till tool.
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What is the average price of a John Deere 8R 280?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 8R 280. Check current listings and compare condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 8R 280?
Listed features include 208 kW (278.9 hp) engine power, 170 kW (228 hp) rated PTO power, a full power shift transmission, and a closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system. It also has electronic SCV control and electro-hydraulic draft sensing.
What type of engine does the 8R 280 use?
The 8R 280 uses a Diesel engine with 9,000 cc displacement and a Tier IV emission standard level.
How much horsepower does the 8R 280 have?
The John Deere 8R 280 has 208 kW (278.9 hp) engine power. Its rated PTO power is 170 kW (228 hp).
What fuel does the John Deere 8R 280 use?
The John Deere 8R 280 uses Diesel fuel.
What jobs is this Tractors best suited for?
The supplied specifications do not confirm particular jobs. Its listed PTO, hydraulic, hitch, and rear SCV specifications can help a buyer assess compatibility with the intended implements and work requirements.
What is the expected lifespan of the 8R 280?
The supplied data does not provide an expected lifespan for the 8R 280. Service history, maintenance records, operating conditions, and inspection findings are useful when evaluating a used tractor.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Tractors?
Check service records, engine operation, transmission shifting, hydraulic functions, PTO operation, hitch operation, SCVs, tires or tracks, leaks, cab condition, and overall wear. Confirm that the tractor's configuration matches the implements and work requirements.
