There simply isn’t a better tractor drivetrain for the 8R or 8RT Series tractors than AutoPowr transmission. It permits a 50 km/h transportation speed on the 8R at a fuel saving 1700 rpm. Or 40 km/h at a low 1200 rpm!

And because AutoPowr transmission provides greater pulling power at lower speeds, it enables operators to work more hectares per hour.

More versatility. More comfort. More automation.
Why? All you do is choose the AutoPowr transmission setting that provides the maximum fuel efficiency for each application:

An industry first!

The good news is that the AutoPowr transmission is standard on the 8345R and optionally available on all other 8R Series tractors. But the best news for tracked tractor fans is that you can now benefit from the AutoPowr transmission on the 8RT Series tractors! Either as standard on the 8345RT or as an option on the other models.

The left-hand reverser lets you
instantly change direction without
readjusting your speed (available
on wheeled models only). Or you
decide on the optional right-hand
reverser to change direction more
comfortably.

AutoPowr transmission benefits:

Low operating cost. High productivity.

The John Deere Automatic PowerShift Transmission (with 16 forward and 5 reverse
speeds) delivers fi eld-proven performance you can count on.

It improves fuel efficiency and productivity by automatically shifting to match changing
conditions and it’s quiet and smooth.

Operating the automatic
PowerShift transmission is as easy
as moving your thumb.

A brighter idea: 360° lighting.

Farming is a 24-hour-a-day business. Ploughing, cultivating, even harvesting can require extended night shifts.

Fortunately, 8R/8RT tractors outshine with a lighting system that means better control and higher productivity for your operators.

You’ve never seen anything like it!

See the light.
The 5 Xenon lights which comprise the Premium HID Lighting Packages deliver up to 5 times the service life of halogen bulbs and 2.5 times the luminance.

This brightness and daylight colour output ensure excellent field definition.

Programming your CommandCenter
control to provide lighting that’s
perfect for night time applications
couldn’t be easier.

AutoTrac + iTEC = iTEC Pro.

Only John Deere offers the productivity of the iTEC Pro system.
John Deere’s intelligent total equipment control Pro technology (iTEC Pro system) enables tractor operators to work faster and longer without tiring. As a result, owners benefit from comprehensive, fully automated operations for consistent quality of work, improved performance and the highest operator comfort.

You’re in control.
The amount of work, time and costs you save is up to you:

1) Choose AutoTrac’s hands-free guidance to reduce overlap with each and every pass by up to 90%.

2) Choose the tractor integrated iTEC’s intelligent equipment control to automate all
machinery steps that are needed to accurately complete headland manoeuvres. iTEC is an integrated part of the 8R Series tractors. It´s easily programmed via the CommandCenter display.

3) For full automation of your entire field and headland application combine the capabilities of the AutoTrac and iTEC systems to create iTEC Pro system. You’ll minimise overlap, cut input costs and work faster. With the GreenStar 2600 Display you stay in control of all iTEC Pro operations.

More hectares in less time.

Now you can increase your productivity. All you have to do is decide how accurate
a correction signal you want to use with your StarFire iTC receiver to implement:

Don’t keep your future waiting.

Naturally, there is more to advanced farming than accuracy and automation alone. So we also offer a wide range of solutions that enable you to boost the quality and efficiency of your operation. Three examples include:

FieldDoc system. Automatically records all your in field applications on your GreenStar
2600 Display. From tillage to seeding, spraying and fertiliser spreading: now you can
document precisely what was done, where, when and by whom.

JDLink telematics. Attention fleet managers. JDLink telematics gives you the remote
control you need to work more efficiently and profitably. Know about machine location and use, due maintenance and fuel consumption.

iGuide system. In uneven terrain the weight of your pull-type implement will cause it to
drift. The result is gaps and overlaps. With the iGuide system, the tractor now changes
its path to compensate for implement drift in uneven terrain and slopes and guides the
implement to a perfect pass-to-pass result!

AutoTrac system reduces overlap.
Hands-free GPS-assisted steering reduces
implement overlap by as much as 90%.
You save time, fuel and labour costs.

8R/8RT Series hydraulics: more power, more speed, more comfort.

Fewer hydraulic parts, fewer hydraulic connections and shorter hydraulic lines improve reliability.

But the heart of the system – which has been upgraded for the new 8RT Series tractor – is a standard 63 ccm hydraulic pump that easily delivers 166.5 litres/min or our optional 85 ccm pump that provides an incredible 227.0 litres/min. The resulting 200 bar maximum system pressure allows operators to benefit from amazing implement
performance and enhanced steering response. Even when working at low engine speeds.

Flexible and versatile.
As you can see the 8R/8RT Tractor Series is far more than just a workhorse for heavy duty applications. It’s also ideally suited for unloading large trailers.

The CommandCenter control keeps
you in control of the hydraulic
systems that control your tractor.

Performance to go.

New CommandCenter controls allow you to manage the colour-coded SCVs on-the-go. This is a convenient solution for operating hitches and light draft applications
such as air seeders, e.g. a 12 metre seeder with hydraulic actuator.

The large digital display lets you monitor flow rates and times. And – speaking of time – our two high capacity hydraulic filters only need to be replaced every 1500 hours!

Give productivity a lift with John Deere hitches.

As equipment sizes and tractor horsepower have grown, so have our hitch and drawbar options. They make it easy to choose the solutions that are best suited for your individual applications.

Three-point hitch.
Naturally, John Deere has the drawbar and ball, pick-up, piton and wagon hitches you want. But our three-point hitches (with up to 11.7 tons of lift capacity and up to 12.7
at 8320RT/8345RT) are the options of choice for many heavy, fully mounted implement tasks.

Comprehensive solutions:

The improved weight distribution
of the 8R/8RT Series tractors and
high capacity rear hitches make it
possible to lift the heaviest 3-point
mounted implements.

Built-in versatility: the Power Take-Off.

We do all we can to help you do more. That’s why, for example, our 8R/8RT Series tractors are ISOBUS ready. This plug-and-play technology enhances performance. It prepares you for future developments. And, because you only need one display to
control your ISO-compatible implements, it saves money too.

Think of the 8R/8RT Series tractors as self-contained power plants for operating power harrows, wood choppers, large grain trailers, rotary cutters, balers – you name it!

An independent 1000 rpm PTO is standard on all 8R/8RT Series Tractors. Rely on the 45 mm 20-spline shaft to handle heavy loads requiring lots of power.

Or choose from two options: