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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
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Row-Crop tractor
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Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price
$182,672 (2011)
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For the 2012 model year the three-point hitch lift capacity on the John Deere 8235R was increased by several hundred pounds.
Engine
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
183.6 gal | 694.9 L
Transmission
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16-speed full power shift
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infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Power
Engine (gross)
235 hp | 175.2 kW
Engine (max)
259 hp | 193.1 kW
Rear PTO (claimed)
192 hp | 143.2 kW
Front PTO (claimed)
150 hp | 111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
180.59 hp | 134.7 kW
PTO (tested)
235.14 hp | 175.3 kW
Mechanical
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Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock
hydraulic rear lock
Differential lock
front lock on 1500 and ILS front axles
Steering
hydrostatic power
Steering
ActiveCommand Steering optional (ACS)
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Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes
hydraulic and air optional
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CommandView II cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure-flow compensated
Pressure
2900 psi | 200.0 bar
Rear valves
3 to 5
Pump flow
35 gpm | 132.5 lpm
Total flow
44 gpm | 166.5 lpm
Total flow
60 gpm (optional) | 227.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type
3/3N
Rear Type
4N/3
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
13,300 lbs (3/3N 2011) | 6032 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
17,300 lbs (3/3N 2011) | 7847 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
18,300 lbs (4N/3 2011) | 8300 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
13,600 lbs (3/3N 2012) | 6168 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
17,600 lbs (3/3N 2012) | 7983 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
18,700 lbs (4N/3 2012) | 8482 kg
Front Hitch
3N/2 (optional)
Front lift (at ends)
8,800 lbs | 3991 kg
Front lift (at ends)
11,450 lbs | 5193 kg
Front lift (at ends)
12,300 lbs | 5579 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/8 optional)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1-3/8 optional)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
126.7 inches (2WD) | 321 cm
Wheelbase
120.1 inches (1300 MFWD) | 305 cm
Wheelbase
118.9 inches (1500/ILS) | 302 cm
Weight
27218 to 30252 pounds
Front tire
11.00-24
Rear tire
480/80R46
Serial location
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Front-right of tractor frame, above front axle.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
Engine
Engine detail
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John Deere PowerTech PSX
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dual turbochargers diesel
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6-cylinder 24-valve
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liquid-cooled inline
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Optional Intelligent Power Management (IPM) provides a 35HP increase at rated speed.
Displacement
548 ci | 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.66x5.35 inches | 118 x 136 mm
Emissions
Interim Tier IV
Emissions
Stage IIIB
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Rated Power (gross)
235 hp | 175.2 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
259 hp | 193.1 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
280 hp (IPM) | 208.8 kW
Air cleaner
dual stage
Pre-heating
ether (optional)
Pre-heating
block heater (optional)
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
26.4 qts (1300 axle) | 25.0 L
Oil capacity
29.5 qts (1500/ILS axle) | 27.9 L
Oil change
250 h
Oil change
500 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
43.3 qts | 41.0 L
Transmission
Transmission options
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16-speed full power shift
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infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Automatic PowerShift
Type
full power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
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Automatic PowerShift uses computer control to shift based on load up to the highest selected gear. Fifth reverse is optional through dealer re-programming.