John Deere 8270 R

Built: 2009 · Series: 8R

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The 8270 R from John Deere is part of the 8R series. Production: 2009. The engine delivers 270 hp (199 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 9,000 cm³. The engine comes from John Deere. Torque is 1,199 Nm. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. The machine is 5,590 mm long, 2,480 mm wide and 3,060 mm high. The unladen weight is 12,425 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,020 mm. Top speed is 50 km/h. The tank holds 681 litres. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: rear 620/70 R42. The model was built in USA. The fuel is diesel. The gearbox offers 16 forward gears. There are also 5 reverse gears. The 8R series covers 3 models. Rated output within it ranges from 270 to 345 hp; the 8270 R sits at the bottom of that range with 270 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 8295 R above it with 295 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 12,425 to 12,500 kg; here the 8270 R sits at the bottom of that range with 12,425 kg. 2622 John Deere models across 140 series are on record.

John Deere 8R – large tractors from Waterloo since 2009, six-cylinder engines of 9,000 cc, types 8270 R to 8345 R, 199 to 254 kW

The John Deere 8R series has been built since 2009 at the Waterloo plant in Iowa, USA, and forms the maker's large two-axle tractor class there. The register lists the types 8270 R, 8295 R and 8345 R here; the number in the type designation states the rated output in horsepower, so the 8270 R comes with 270 hp and the 8345 R, at 345 hp, is the strongest of the three versions. All three models are built around the same John Deere six-cylinder diesel engine of 9,000 cc.

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The register lists 3 versions here with 199 to 254 kW, or 270 to 345 hp, from the common John Deere six-cylinder of 9,000 cc at a constant 2,100 rpm, torque of 1,199 to 1,515 Nm, kerb weights of 12,425 to 12,500 kg, a length of 5,590 mm, a width of 2,480 mm and a height of 3,060 mm.

The 8R series positions John Deere in the segment of large two-axle agricultural tractors against competitors such as the Case IH Magnum, Fendt Vario and New Holland T8, and is used chiefly in large-scale arable farming and for heavy drawbar work with high power demands.

When buying a used 8R model, the key points are operating hours and service history of the six-cylinder engine, condition of the transmission and hydraulics electronics, and wear on axles and brakes given the high weight, plus corrosion on cab and chassis; spare parts are well available through John Deere parts channels.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere 8R, John Deere (manufacturer)

Technical data

Engine

Engine make	John Deerecorrect
Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	270 hp (199 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,100 rpmcorrect
Torque	1,199 Nmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	9,000 cm³correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	5,590 mmcorrect
Width	2,480 mmcorrect
Height	3,060 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	3,020 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	12,425 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	Lastschalt- oder Stufenlosgetriebecorrect
Forward gears	16correct
Reverse gears	5correct
Rear tyres	620/70 R42correct
Top speed	50 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	681 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Plant	USAcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16 kW/t (199 kW / 12.4 t)

Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)

Stronger than 96% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 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 8270 R have?

The John Deere 8270 R delivers 270 hp.

How much does the John Deere 8270 R weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,425 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 8270 R have?

6 cylinders, 9,000 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the John Deere 8270 R go?

Top speed is 50 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the John Deere 8270 R?

5,590 mm × 2,480 mm × 3,060 mm.

When was the John Deere 8270 R built?

Production years: 2009.

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.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
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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