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Years in Production / 2009–2010

John Deere

8245R

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 8245R.

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245hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2009–2010

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

8245R / 01

At a glance

Overview

2009 - 2010

8R Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

CommandView cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional automatic temperature controls, electronically-controlled mirrors, sun shades, instructor seat, and front/rear windshield wipers.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
180 gal681.3 L
Hydraulic System
40 gal151.4 L
Hydraulic System
42 gal (ILS)159.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center, pressrue and flow compensated
Capacity
40 gal151.4 L
Capacity
42 gal (ILS)159.0 L
Pressure
2900 psi200.0 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Pump Flow
35 gpm132.5 lpm
Total Flow
44 gpm166.5 lpm
Total Flow
60 gpm (optional)227.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III/IIIN
Rear Type
IVN/III
Rear Lift
12,400 lbs5624 kg
Rear Lift
15,200 lbs (optional)6894 kg
Rear Lift
18,300 lbs (optional)8300 kg
Front Hitch
optional with ILS
Front Lift
11,000 lbs4989 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000 (1-3/4)
Rear Type
540/10001-3/8 optional

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
925
Battery Volts
12

8245R / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

variable geometry turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder 24-valve

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
548 ci9.0 L
Bore Stroke
4.661x5.354 inches118 x 136 mm
Emissions
Tier 3
Emissions
Stage IIIA
Rated Power Net
237 hp176.7 kW
Rated Power Gross
245 hp182.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Operating Rpm
1500-2100
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
42.3 qts40.0 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
26.4 qts25.0 L

Engine Options

John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel

8245R / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
160 qts151.4 L
Oil Capacity
168 qts (ILS)159.0 L
Speeds Description
With 480/80R46 rear tires. R3 speed at 2300 RPM and R4 speed at 1500 RPM.

Transmission (Option 2)

The IVT is available with either a 40 km/h or 50 km/h maximum speed.

Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
160 qts151.4 L
Oil Capacity
168 qts (ILS)159.0 L
Speeds Description
With 480/80R46 rear tires.

John Deere8245r Transmission

16-speed full power shift

8245R / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
120.1 inches305 cm
Wheelbase
118.9 inches (ILS)302 cm
Weight
25868 to 28902 pounds
Front Tire
420/90R30
Rear Tire
480/80R46

Serial Number Location

Rear of tractor to right of PTO.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
420/90R30
Rear Ag
480/80R46

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 8245R videos from their original YouTube creators.

8245R / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1967

Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 8 - 30, 2010Link: OCED Tractor Test 1967 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 8 used for power test.

Gear 6 used for pull test.

Max Power
234.79 hp175.1 kW
Max Power
182.55 hp136.1 kW
Fuel Use
12.1 gal/hour45.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
11.3 gal/hour42.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
11.9 gal/hour45.0 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
208.55 hp155.5 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
224.84 hp167.7 kW
Max Pull
19,469 lbs8831 kg