8RX 540 with DB90 planter
Plant 1,200 acres each day!* The 8R and 8RX 440, 490, and 540 give you the power needed to increase implement width and speed. This productivity along with John Deere’s precision ag and high speed planters give you the chance to get all your seed in the ground during the optimal planting window. These tractors can give you an agronomic advantage that keeps you competitive in the market.
*Planting 1,200 acres each day is based on internal testing of an 8R 490 with Peak Power Intelligent Power Management (IPM) pulling a DB90 at 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph) over 12.3 hours with 80 percent efficiency.
8RX 540 with DB90 planter
Eliminate 30 percent of pinch rows each spring!* The 8R and 8RX 440, 490, and 540 give you the power needed to increase implement width. By increasing the planter width you can make fewer passes in a field which results in fewer pinch rows. This lowers the number of crops that have localized compaction next to them during planting resulting in a 2-3 percent yield increase.
*Numbers based on a square 80 acre field (1,867 ft. X 1,867 ft.). If planted with a 24R 76 cm (30 in.) spacing on a 1775 with an 8R 410 with row crop duals it would take 32 passes. If you use a 36R 76 cm (30 in.) spacing on a DB90 with an 8R 540 with row crop duals it only takes 21 passes. That is 11 passes less or a reduction of 34 percent in pinch rows caused by the tractor tires in the field.
8R 540 with a HSD35 and an 8R 410 with a HSD25
Prepare 40 percent more ground.* The 8R and 8RX 440, 490, and 540 series tractors carry on the legacy of John Deere and were designed to work for you. They give you unmatched power in a versatile row crop tractor. Easily transport the tractor to your field and then confidently maneuver the tractor around obstacles and at the end of each pass with speed and precision. You’ll have no problem staying ahead of the planter with these work horses.
*Preparing 40 percent more acres per hour is based on internal testing of an 8R 490 with a HSD35 going 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph) vs. an 8R 410 with and HSD25 going 18.2 km/h (11.3 mph) in the same field with both being maxed out at 100 percent load.
8R 540 in field
Run circles inside the competition. No longer do you have to choose between power and maneuverability. We drew a line in the dirt around maintaining a tight turning radius. The rigid, but narrow frame on the 8R 440, 490 and 540 was intentionally designed so these tractors can turn on a dime. For reference the 8R 440-540 with row crop duals has a turn radius of 8.3 m (27.3 ft) while the 8R 410 has a very similar turn radius of 7.9 m (26 ft). The 8R 440-540 also has a 19 percent tighter turning radius* when compared to similar tractors in this horsepower class.
*Based on internal testing of an 8R 540 and Fendt 1050 with 380 front duals spaced at 152.4 cm (60 in.) / 204.8 cm (120 in.).
8R 540 with 14,000 gallon tanker
Cut time. Boost productivity. Spread smarter. Apply in 30 percent less* time! Peak Power Intelligent Power Management (IPM) coupled with the Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) in this high horsepower 8R tractor allows you to accelerate quickly with larger tanks going down the road while also being able to apply at higher speeds in the fields. This leads to getting more done in a shorter time window while also maximizing your agronomic advantage.
*Based on a customer test in Northwest Iowa comparing an 8R 410 with a 10,000 gallon GEA tanker to an 8R 540 with a 14 row 35 foot width 14,500 gallon Nuhn tanker with a 3,000 gpm power take-off (PTO) driven solution pump. Both ran at similar engine loads and application rates. The 8R 540 covered 39.4 acres / hour vs. the 8R 410 which covered 26.5 acres / hour. This means the 8R 540 was 49 percent more productive which equates to 30 percent less time in the field.
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Experience the most personalized workday yet with the latest enhancements to your John Deere operator experience, featuring customizable options designed to boost efficiency and in-cab comfort. Experience our new drive strategy and tailor your drive with three options for transmission handle configurations, each providing reconfigurable controls to suit your needs. Enjoy unparalleled comfort with the optional electric adjustable CommandARM™, improved seat features, and an integrated CommandARM Convenience Display that puts controls for radio, HVAC, lighting, and more at your fingertips—so your tractor truly works the way you do.
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| Select up to 4 models to compare specifications | John Deere 8R 490 HP: 579 Max¹/ 490 Rated² |
| Engine Make | John Deere | |||
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| Engine Model | JD14 | |||
| Engine Family | SJDXL13.5334 | |||
| Displacement (L) | 13.6 | |||
| Displacement (cu in.) | 827 | |||
| Rated Engine Power (hp) | 483 | |||
| Rated Engine Power (kw) | 360 | |||
| Rated Engine Power (PS) | 490 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power (hp) | ||||
| Maximum Engine Power (kW) | ||||
| Maximum Engine Power (PS) | ||||
| Transmission Type | eAutoPowr™ Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) | |||
| Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation) | Category 4N/3 | |||
| Pump Rated Output | 418 L/min 110 gpm |
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| Base Machine Weight (lb) | 43,193 | |||
| Base Machine Weight (kg) | 19,592 |
| Wheel or Track Configuration | Wheel | |||
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| Drive Type | MFWD |
| Engine Make | John Deere | |||
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| Engine Model | JD14 | |||
| Engine Family | SJDXL13.5334 | |||
| Emissions Certifications | Final Tier 4 | |||
| Displacement (L) | 13.6 | |||
| Displacement (cu in.) | 827 | |||
| Aspiration | Single wastegated turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) | |||
| Number of Cylinders | Six | |||
| Cylinder Liners | Wet-sleeve | |||
| Aftertreatment Type | Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) | |||
| Intelligent Power Management (IPM) | 40 | |||
| Rated Engine Speed (rpm) | 1,900 | |||
| Rated Engine Power (hp) | 483 | |||
| Rated Engine Power (kW) | 360 | |||
| Rated Engine Power (PS) | 490 | |||
| Rated Engine Power with IPM (hp) | 522 | |||
| Rated Engine Power with IPM (kw) | 390 | |||
| Rated Engine Power with IPM (PS) | 530 | |||
| Engine Torque at Rated Speed (lb-ft) | ||||
| Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Nm) | ||||
| Maximum Engine Speed (rpm) | 1,900 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power (hp) | 531 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power (kW) | 396 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power (PS) | 539 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power with IPM (hp) | 571 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power with IPM (kW) | 425 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power with IPM (PS) | 579 | |||
| Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (hp) | ||||
| Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (KW) | ||||
| Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628) (PS) | ||||
| Maximum Engine Torque | 2,445 Nm | |||
| Constant Power Range | 1,450 - 1,900 rpm | |||
| Power Bulge (%) | 10 | |||
| Bore and Stroke (in.) | 5.2 x 6.5 | |||
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 132 x 165 | |||
| Compression Ratio | 15:9:1 | |||
| Lubrication | Full-pressure, full-flow filtration with bypass | |||
| Cooling System Type | Liquid | |||
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfur diesel | |||
| Alternative Fuel Type | B30 diesel | |||
| Air Cleaner Type | Dual stage with exhaust aspiration | |||
| Torque Rise (%) | 35 |
| Transmission Type | eAutoPowr™ Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) | |||
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| Maximum Speed Forward | 60 km/h 37 mph |
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| Minimum Speed Forward | 0.05 km/h 0.03 mph |
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| Creeper | ||||
| Reverser | Left and right hand | |||
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | |||
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| PTO Category | 4.45 cm 1.75 in. 20 spline |
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| Optional PTO Category | 5.72 cm 2.25 in. 22 spline |
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| Rated PTO Power (hp) | 434 | |||
| Rated PTO Power (kW) | 324 | |||
| Rated PTO Power (PS) | 440 | |||
| Rated PTO Power with IPM (hp) | ||||
| Rated PTO Power with IPM (kW) | ||||
| Rated PTO Power with IPM (PS) | ||||
| Economy PTO Speeds | 1,000 rpm | |||
| Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000) | ||||
| Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/540E/1.000) | ||||
| Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540E/1000/1.000E) | ||||
| Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (1000/1000E/1.300) | 1,801/1,387/1,803 | |||
| Engagement Method | Electrohydraulic switch | |||
| PTO Clutch | Multi-disk | |||
| Number of Splines | 20 spline - 4.45 cm 1.75 in. 22 spline - 5.72 cm 2.25 in. |
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| Brake (For Mid and Rear PTO) |
| Front PTO Category | 3.493 cm 1.375 in. 21 spline |
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| PTO Speed | 1,000 rpm | |||
| Front PTO Rotation | Counter clockwise (as viewed from front) | |||
| Front Rated PTO Power (hp) | ||||
| Front Rated PTO Power (kW) | ||||
| Front Rated PTO Power (PS) | ||||
| Engine rpm (at Rated PTO Speeds) | ||||
| Maximum PTO Power (hp) | 174 | |||
| Maximum PTO Power (kW) | 130 | |||
| Maximum PTO Power (PS) | 176 | |||
| Engine rpm (at Maximum PTO Speeds) (rpm) | 2,000 | |||
| Front Number of Splines | 21 |
| Front Hitch Category | Category 3N ground engaging | |||
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| Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (lb) | 12,434 | |||
| Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (kg) | 5,640 | |||
| Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (lb) | ||||
| Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (kg) | ||||
| Number of Front Selective Control Valves (SCVs) | Two | |||
| Electric Power | ISOBUS Connector |
| Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation) | Category 4N/3 | |||
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| Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points | ||||
| Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points | ||||
| Maximum Lift Capacity at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point | ||||
| Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point | 10,886 kg 24,000 lb |
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| Sensing Type | Electrohydraulic sensing | |||
| Draft Control Sensing | Yes |
| Drawbar Category | Cat 5 | |||
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| Maximum Vertical Load | 8,636 kg 19,000 lb |
| Hydraulic System Type | Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing | |||
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| Pump Rated Output | 418 L/min 110 gpm |
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| Maximum Operating Pressure (psi) | 2,958 | |||
| Maximum Operating Pressure (bar) | 204 | |||
| Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs) | Six | |||
| Available Flow at a Single Rear SCV | 170 L/min 45 gpm |
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| Hydraulics Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs) | ||||
| Available Flow at Front SCVs (gpm) | 31 | |||
| Available Flow at Front SCVs (L/min) | 120 | |||
| SCV Control | Electrohydraulic | |||
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Features | Yes |
| Front Axle Type | Independent Link Suspension (ILS) | |||
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| Front Axle Differential Lock | Yes |
| Rear Axle Type | 140 mm X 3010 mm Double Flat | |||
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| Rear Differential Lock | Yes | |||
| Differential Control | Yes | |||
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary three pinion |
| Steering Type | Reactive Command Steering (RCS) | |||
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| Primary Brakes | Power, dual disc hydraulic | |||
| Secondary Brake | Front wet multi-disk brakes | |||
| Trailer Brakes | Air and/or hydraulic | |||
| Parking Brake | Intergrated parking brake |
| Front Tires Size | Group 45 | |||
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| Front Tread Spacing (in.) | 60 - 160 | |||
| Front Tread Spacing (mm) | 1,524 - 4,064 | |||
| Rear Tread Spacing (in.) | 60 - 160 | |||
| Rear Tread Spacing (mm) | 1,524 - 4,064 | |||
| Wheel Tread Range | ||||
| Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) | Yes |
| Track Drive Type | ||||
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| Track Tread Spacing | ||||
| Track Width | ||||
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| Battery Voltage (V) | 12 | |||
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| Electrical System Voltage (V) | 12 | |||
| Battery Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) | 2,850 | |||
| Battery Capacity | 950 CCA | |||
| Alternator Capacity | 330 amp | |||
| Working Lights | Yes | |||
| Driving Lights | Yes |
| ROPS Type | ||||
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| Gearshift Location | ||||
| Db(A) Rating (dBA) | ||||
| Seat Suspension | Passive or active seat | |||
| Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand (degree (angle)) | 24 | |||
| Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand (degree (angle)) | 40 | |||
| Cab Suspension | Adjustable | |||
| Instructional Seat | Yes | |||
| Primary Display | G5ᴾˡᵘˢ Display - 325 mm 12.8 in. |
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| Radio | Touchscreen radio - 203 mm 8 in. |
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| Inner Cab Volume (cu ft) | 114.42 | |||
| Inner Cab Volume (m³) | 3.24 | |||
| Cab Glass Area (sq ft) | 70.61 | |||
| Cab Glass Area (m²) | 6.56 |
| Guidance | SF-RTK | |||
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| Secondary Display | Extended G5ᴾˡᵘˢ Monitor | |||
| Receiver | Intergrated StarFire™ 7500 | |||
| Connectivity | JDLink™ Modem or JDLink Boost | |||
| Remote Diagnostics | Yes | |||
| ISOBUS Ready | Yes | |||
| TIM Compatibility | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) | 247 | |||
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 936 | |||
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (gal.) | 18.2 | |||
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (L) | 69 | |||
| Cooling System Capacity (gal.) | 18.5 | |||
| Cooling System Capacity (L) | 70 | |||
| Transmission - Hydraulic System (gal) | 54.4 | |||
| Transmission - Hydraulic System (L) | 206 | |||
| Crankcase Oil Volume (gal) | 12.9 | |||
| Crankcase Oil Volume (L) | 49 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 131.9 | |||
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| Wheelbase (mm) | 3,350 | |||
| Base Machine Weight (lb) | 43,193 | |||
| Base Machine Weight (kg) | 19,592 | |||
| Overall Height (in.) | 146.2 | |||
| Overall Height (mm) | 3,714 | |||
| Transport Height (in.) | 146.2 | |||
| Transport Height (mm) | 3,714 | |||
| Overall Width (in.) | 118.4 | |||
| Overall Width (mm) | 3,007 | |||
| Overall Length (in.) | 294.4 | |||
| Overall Length (mm) | 7,478 | |||
| Ground Clearance (in.) | ||||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | ||||
| Front Axle Ground Clearance (in.) | 21.9 | |||
| Front Axle Ground Clearance (mm) | 555 | |||
| Drawbar Ground Clearance (in.) | 17.8 | |||
| Drawbar Ground Clearance (mm) | 453 | |||
| Maximum Ballast Level (lb) | 52,910 | |||
| Maximum Ballast Level (kg) | 24,000 | |||
| Maximum Permissible Weight (lb) | 52,910 | |||
| Maximum Permissible Weight (kg) | 24,000 |
| Country of Manufacture | United States | |||
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| Date Collected | 25-Feb-2026 |
1Max engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine power speed (ECE-R120) plus 40 HP from Peak Power Intelligent Power Management
2Rated Engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine rpm (ECE-R120)
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