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John Deere
8RX 540
8 Series Tractors

John Deere 8RX 540

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Bring High Horsepower to More of Your Operation

Big jobs don’t always fit a four-track footprint. HHP 8R tractors deliver the power of larger machines in a versatile row-crop frame - making them a total planting solution capable of pulling wider planters, running at higher speeds, and maximizing acres per day. From planting to tillage and grain handling, you can increase productivity without sacrificing maneuverability or field accessibility.

Green tractor pulling a wide planter across a dry, freshly tilled field. Dust rises behind the equipment as it moves under a lightly overcast sky, with multiple yellow seed tanks visible and open farmland stretching into the distance.
Do More Jobs with One Machine

Operations need flexibility, especially when timing is tight. HHP 8R tractors are designed to handle multiple roles - from primary tillage to high-speed planting and grain cart work - without compromise. With the ability to match a wide range of implements and conditions, you can reduce equipment needs and keep your operation moving with fewer tradeoffs.

Front view of a large green tractor pulling tillage equipment across a harvested field covered in crop residue with dust rising from the machine and trees and a cloudy sky visible in the background
Put Power to the Ground Efficiently and Intelligently

Performance is more than horsepower - it’s how efficiently you use it. HHP 8R tractors combine advanced power management like Peak Power IPM, traction solutions, and integrated technologies to maintain speed under load, reduce slip, and optimize fuel use. The result is more consistent output, better field efficiency, and the confidence to push through demanding conditions.

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Machine Configuration

Wheel or Track Configuration4-TrackTrack

Engine

Engine ModelJD14JD14
Engine FamilySJDXL13.5334SJDXL13.5334
Displacement827 cu in.13.6
Displacement13.6 L13.6
Number of Cylinders6Six
Rated Engine Speed1900 rpm1,900
Rated Engine Power533 hp483
Rated Engine Power397 kW483
Rated Engine Power540 PS
(hp ISO)
483
Rated Engine Power with IPM427 kW522
Rated Engine Power with IPM580 PS522
Maximum Engine Speed1900 rpm1,900
Maximum Engine Power585 hp
Maximum Engine Power437 kW
Maximum Engine Power594 PS
(hp ISO)
Maximum Engine Power with IPM466 kW571
Maximum Engine Power with IPM634 PS571
Constant Power Range1450-1900 rpm1,450 - 1,900 rpm
Power Bulge10 %10
Bore and Stroke5.2 x 6.5 in.5.2 x 6.5
Bore and Stroke132 x 165 mm5.2 x 6.5
Compression Ratio15:9:115:9:1
Torque Rise35 %35

Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)

Rated PTO Power360 kW434
Rated PTO Power489 PS434
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (1000/1000E/1.300)1,801/1,387/1,803

Front Hitch

Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points12478 lb.12,434
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points5660 kg12,434
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points16950 lb.
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points7690 kg

Rear Hitch

Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points566012,434
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point10,886 kg (24,000 lb)10,886 kg
24,000 lb

Hydraulics

Maximum Operating Pressure2958 psi2,958
Maximum Operating Pressure204 bar2,958
Available Flow at Front SCVs31 gpm31
Available Flow at Front SCVs120 L/min31

Electrical System

Battery Voltage12 V12
Electrical System Voltage12 V12
Battery Cold Cranking Amps2850 CCA2,850
Battery Capacity950 CCA950 CCA

Operator Station

Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand25 degree (angle)
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand40 degree (angle)
Inner Cab Volume115 cu ft115
Inner Cab Volume3.27 m³115
Cab Glass Area71.47 sq ft71.47
Cab Glass Area6.65 m²71.47

Capacities

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity18.2 gal.18.2
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity69 L18.2
Cooling System Capacity18.5 gal.18.5
Cooling System Capacity70 L18.5
Transmission - Hydraulic System72 gal.
Transmission - Hydraulic System274 L
Crankcase Oil Volume12.94 gal.12.94
Crankcase Oil Volume49 L12.94

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase136.4 in.130.1
Wheelbase3465 mm130.1
Base Machine Weight50025 lb.48,389
Base Machine Weight22700 kg48,389
Overall Height144.9 in.145.4
Overall Height3681 mm145.4
Transport Height144.9 in.145.4
Transport Height3681 mm145.4
Overall Width118 in.144
Overall Width2997 mm144
Overall Length276.5 in.299.3
Overall Length7023 mm299.3
Ground Clearance16.7 in.
Ground Clearance425 mm
Front Axle Ground Clearance25.24 in.25.24
Front Axle Ground Clearance641 mm25.24
Drawbar Ground Clearance16.7 in.17
Drawbar Ground Clearance425 mm17
Maximum Ballast Level50706 lb.50,706
Maximum Ballast Level23000 kg50,706
Maximum Permissible Weight62831 lb.62,831
Maximum Permissible Weight28500 kg62,831

Additional Information

Country of ManufactureUSAUnited States
Date Collected25-Feb-2625-Feb-2026