The John Deere 8R 280 tractor hydraulic pump flow is 84 GPM, and hydraulic system pressure is 2,958 psi.
Hydraulic pump flow84 GPM
Implement flow60 GPM
Total hydraulic flow84 GPM
Hydraulic pressure2,958 psi
Hydraulic system typeclosed-center load-sensing
Hydraulic fluid capacity60 gal
John Deere 8R 280 Hydraulic Flow Details
Hydraulic pump flow
84 GPM
Implement hydraulic flow
60 GPM
Total hydraulic flow
84 GPM
Hydraulic system pressure
2,958 psi
Hydraulic system type
closed-center load-sensing
Hydraulic fluid capacity
60 gal
Hydraulic Flow Comparison Chart
Hydraulic pump flow comparison
This model
84 GPM
Average
37.8 GPM
Low
3.3 GPM
High
85 GPM
Implement hydraulic flow comparison
This model
60 GPM
Average
37.9 GPM
Low
3.3 GPM
High
110 GPM
Total hydraulic flow comparison
This model
84 GPM
Average
38.2 GPM
Low
3.3 GPM
High
85 GPM
Hydraulic pressure comparison
This model
2,958 psi
Average
2,672.7 psi
Low
610 psi
High
3,625 psi
Hydraulic fluid capacity comparison
This model
60 gal
Average
28.5 gal
Low
0.9 gal
High
84 gal
John Deere 8R 280 Extra Hydraulic Notes
Hydraulic flow note
The John Deere 8R 280’s total flow is higher than implement flow, so use the implement-flow number when matching hydraulic tools and SCV-driven equipment.
Hydraulic pressure note
The John Deere 8R 280’s hydraulic pressure is listed at 2,958 psi, which is strong tractor hydraulic pressure; flow still decides attachment speed while pressure affects force.
Rear remotes / SCV note
Rear remotes / SCVs depend on the tractor’s hydraulic package and options.
For hydraulic implements, match the implement to the available hydraulic flow (60 GPM), not just the number of remotes.
Check the operator manual or hydraulic package because SCV count can change by year, market and trim package.
Hydraulic system type note
The John Deere 8R 280’s hydraulic system type is closed-center load-sensing, which is more advanced and better suited to variable hydraulic demand.
Hydraulic fluid capacity note
For maintenance, the John Deere 8R 280’s hydraulic fluid capacity matters more than flow rate because it affects oil changes, filter service and refill quantity.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Hydraulic flow, pump flow, implement flow, pressure, rear remote / SCV setup and fluid capacity can change by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and hydraulic package. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
