The John Deere 8270R tractor has 270 hp engine horsepower and 270 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower270 hp
PTO horsepower270 hp
Drawbar horsepower204.6 hp
Torque873 Nm
Operating weight27,000 lb
John Deere 8270R Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
270 hp
PTO horsepower
270 hp
Drawbar horsepower
204.6 hp
Engine torque
873 Nm
Engine displacement
9 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere PowerTech 9.0L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
27,000 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
270 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
270 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
204.6 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
27,000 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8270R Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 8270R lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 270 hp.
PTO note
Use the John Deere 8270R’s 270 hp PTO rating when sizing implements; the 270 hp engine rating is not the number the implement actually receives.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8270R’s 204.6 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 27,000 lb and 270 hp, the John Deere 8270R works out to about 100 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
The John Deere 8270R uses engine model John Deere PowerTech 9.0L 6-cylinder, 9 L displacement, 6 cylinders, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8270R’s 873 Nm torque rating matters for lugging through heavier field work, especially when paired with the right ballast and gearing.
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.
