The John Deere 8R 280 tractor has 308 hp engine horsepower and 228 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower308 hp
PTO horsepower228 hp
Drawbar horsepower228 hp
Torque737 lb-ft
Operating weight27,800 lb
John Deere 8R 280 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
308 hp
PTO horsepower
228 hp
Drawbar horsepower
228 hp
Engine torque
737 lb-ft
Engine displacement
9 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Operating weight
27,800 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
308 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
228 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
228 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
27,800 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 8R 280 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The useful spread on the John Deere 8R 280 is small: 308 hp engine horsepower versus 228 hp PTO horsepower.
PTO note
The John Deere 8R 280’s PTO output is 228 hp, about 74% of its 308 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8R 280’s 228 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 27,800 lb and 308 hp, the John Deere 8R 280 works out to about 90.3 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 8R 280’s engine setup is 9 L displacement, 6 cylinders, matching its high-horsepower horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8R 280 torque spec is 737 lb-ft, which matters when the tractor has to recover under load.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
