John Deere 8285R 4WD
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The John Deere 8285R is a tractor from the John Deere 4WD Tractor series. The six-cylinder engine, displacing 9 litres, produces 318 hp (212.5 kW). Rated speed is 1,700 rpm.
At 18,000 kg, it puts weight behind its pulling power — a good 57 kilograms per hp.
Within the range, rated power spans from 50.7 to 568 hp; with 318 hp, the 8285R sits in the mid-field. Directly alongside are the 8295R with 299 hp below and the 8320R with 324 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | PowerTech PSXcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 318.4 hp (212.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,700 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 8,980.1 cm³correct |
| Coolant capacity | 41.3 lcorrect |
| Engine oil capacity | 25 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 510.8correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 17,999.9 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | full power shiftcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Tyre size | 420/90R30/480/80R46correct |
Working data
| Pump flow | 132.5 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 199.9correct |
| Fuel tank capacity | 695 lcorrect |
Other data
| Height | 2,438.4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.8 kW/t (212 kW / 18 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 97% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the John Deere 8285R have?
The John Deere 8285R delivers 318 hp.
How much does the John Deere 8285R weigh?
The unladen weight is 18,000 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 8285R have?
6 cylinders, 8,980 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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