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) |