John Deere 8245R (2014-2019) tractor: review and specs

The John Deere 8245R is a 4WD row-crop tractor from the 8R series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 2014 to 2019. The JD 8245R is equipped with a 9.0 L (548.0 cu·in) six-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a full power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears or a infinitely variable transmission (IVT) transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The JD 8245R row-crop tractor used the John Deere PowerTech PSS engine. It is a 9.0 L, 8,980 cm², (548.0 cu·in) six-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine with 118.0 mm (4.65 in) of the cylinder bore and 136.0 mm (5.35 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.0:1. This engine produced 248.5 PS (182.7 kW; 245.0 HP) at 2,100 rpm of output power.

The John Deere 8245R is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, CommandView III cab (standard) with air-conditioning and 645.0 liters (170.4 US gal.; 141.9 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

John Deere 8245R Specifications

General Specifications
Model	John Deere 8245R
Length	6,220 mm (244.9 in)
Width	3,480 mm (137 in)
Height (cab)	3,280 mm (129.1 in)
Wheel base	1300: 3,080 mm (121.3 in) 1500/ILS: 3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Ground clearance (rear axle)	630 mm (24.8 in)
Weight	12,500 kg (27,558 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	645.0 liters (170.4 US gal.; 141.9 Imp. gal) G49 chassis: 685.8 liters (181.2 US gal, 150.9 Imp. gal)
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	25.7 liters (6.8 US gal, 5.7 Imp. gal)
Battery	Two 12V, CCA 925A
Cabin type	CommandView III cab (standard) with air-conditioning
Engine
Engine model	John Deere PowerTech PSS
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	9.0 L, 8,980 cm², (548.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	118.0 mm X 136.0 mm (4.65 in X 5.35 in)
Compression ratio	16.0:1
Horsepower	248.5 PS (182.7 kW; 245 HP) at 2,100 rpm
Starter	Electric

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×4 MFWD 4WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc
Final drive	Inboard planetary
Differential lock	Hydraulic rear (standard) Hydraulic front (with 1500 and ILS axles)
Transmission model	John Deere PowerShift
Transmission type	Full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission model	John Deere AutoPowr
Transmission type	Infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 380/80R38
Rear tires	Ag: 480/80R50

Three-Point Hitch
Category	III/IIIN or IVN/III
Control type	–
Lift capacity	6,350 kg (14,000 lbs) Optional: 8,390 kg (18,500 lbs) IVN: 9,070 kg (20,000 lbs)
Front hitch (optional)
Lift capacity	5,195 kg (11,450 lbs)
Drawbar
Category	III Optional: IV Optional: IV Heavy-Duty
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Front PTO type	Independent (optional)
Front PTO speed	1000 (1.75) 1000 (1.375)
Rear PTO type	Independent
Rear PTO speed	1000 (1.75) 1000/1000E (1.75) 540/1000 (1.375)
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated
Hydraulic capacity	40.1 L (10.6 US. gal, 8.8 Imp. gal.) Optional: 90.1 liters (23.8 US gal, 19.8 Imp. gal)
Valves	Rear: 4 to 6, Front: 0 to 2
Pump flow	60.0 gpm (227.1 lpm) Optional: 85.0 gpm (321.8 lpm)
SCV flow	35.0 gpm (132.5 lpm) Optional: 42.0 gpm (159.0 lpm)

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