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John Deere 8RX 540

 

Features

Bring High Horsepower to More of Your Operation

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.

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.

Do More Jobs with One Machine

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

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.

Put Power to the Ground Efficiently and Intelligently

Person operating a tractor inside a cab, hands on controls with multiple screens and steering wheel visible.

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.

Specifications

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase136.4 in.
Wheelbase3465 mm
Base Machine Weight50025 lb.
Base Machine Weight22700 kg
Overall Height144.9 in.
Overall Height3681 mm
Transport Height144.9 in.
Transport Height3681 mm
Overall Width118 in.
Overall Width2997 mm
Overall Length276.5 in.
Overall Length7023 mm
Ground Clearance16.7 in.
Ground Clearance425 mm
Front Axle Ground Clearance25.24 in.
Front Axle Ground Clearance641 mm
Drawbar Ground Clearance16.7 in.
Drawbar Ground Clearance425 mm
Maximum Ballast Level50706 lb.
Maximum Ballast Level23000 kg
Maximum Permissible Weight62831 lb.
Maximum Permissible Weight28500 kg

Engine

Engine ModelJD14
Engine FamilySJDXL13.5334
Displacement827 cu in.
Displacement13.6 L
Number of Cylinders6
Rated Engine Speed1900 rpm
Rated Engine Power533 hp
Rated Engine Power397 kW
Rated Engine Power540 PS
Rated Engine Power with IPM427 kW
Rated Engine Power with IPM580 PS
Maximum Engine Speed1900 rpm
Maximum Engine Power585 hp
Maximum Engine Power437 kW
Maximum Engine Power594 PS
Maximum Engine Power with IPM466 kW
Maximum Engine Power with IPM634 PS
Constant Power Range1450-1900 rpm
Power Bulge10 %
Bore and Stroke5.2 x 6.5 in.
Bore and Stroke132 x 165 mm
Compression Ratio15:9:1
Torque Rise35 %

Rear Hitch

Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points5660
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point10,886 kg (24,000 lb)

Operator Station

Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand25 degree (angle)
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand40 degree (angle)
Inner Cab Volume115 cu ft
Inner Cab Volume3.27 m³
Cab Glass Area71.47 sq ft
Cab Glass Area6.65 m²

Capacities

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

Front Hitch

Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points12478 lb.
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points5660 kg
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points16950 lb.
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points7690 kg

Electrical System

Battery Voltage12 V
Electrical System Voltage12 V
Battery Cold Cranking Amps2850 CCA
Battery Capacity950 CCA

Hydraulics

Maximum Operating Pressure2958 psi
Maximum Operating Pressure204 bar
Available Flow at Front SCVs31 gpm
Available Flow at Front SCVs120 L/min

Additional Information

Country of ManufactureUSA
Date Collected25-Feb-26

Machine Configuration

Wheel or Track Configuration4-Track

Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)

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