The John Deere 8260R tractor horsepower is 262.8 hp.
Engine horsepower262.8 hp
Drawbar horsepower202.7 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque737 lb-ft
Operating weight27,218 lb
John Deere 8260R Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
262.8 hp
Drawbar horsepower
202.7 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,200 rpm
Engine torque
737 lb-ft
Engine displacement
9 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
the John Deere PowerTech PSX
Operating weight
27,218 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
262.8 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
202.7 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
27,218 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8260R Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 8260R is rated at 262.8 hp engine horsepower and 202.7 hp drawbar horsepower, putting usable pulling power about 60 hp below engine output.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 8260R’s 202.7 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 262.8 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 8260R’s weight-to-power figure is about 103.6 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
The John Deere 8260R uses engine model the John Deere PowerTech PSX, 9 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,200 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8260R’s 737 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,200 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
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.
