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John Deere 280 Specifications

The John Deere 280 Series 2 skid steer loader driveline system components: a 276 cu.in (4.5L) John Deere 4045T 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 85 hp (63.4 kW), and 1-speed or 2-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 28 gal/min (106 l/min) or 41.5 gal/min (157.2 l/min). The John Deere 280 Series 2 is equipped with vertical-lift loader boom, 100HD drive chains, and 14.00x17.5 tires. The loader has a boom breakout force of 6650 lbs (3015 kg) and bucket breakout force of 11600 lbs (5260 kg). The rated operating capacity is 3200 lbs (1450 kg), and tipping load is 7000 lbs (3175 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... John Deere 4045T
Engine Type ...................... Vertical in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Number of Cylinders ...................... Four
Displacement, cu.in (L) ...................... 276 (4.5)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ...................... 4.17 (106.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 5.00 (127.0)
Aspiration Type...................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 85.0 (63.4)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 90.0 (67.1)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 2400
Slow Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1000
Fast Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 2525
Firing Order ...................... 1-3-4-2
Combustion System ...................... Direct Injection
Fuel System ...................... Injection pump
Governor Type ...................... Mechanical
Air Cleaner Type ...................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System ...................... Full pressure
Cooling System ...................... Liquid-cooled
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 24.0 (91.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 12.7 (12.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 14.2 (13.4)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ...................... 55

Drive Train

Drive System Type ...................... 4-wheel drive, hydrostatic transmission
Number of Gears (Std) ...................... Single
Number of Gears (Opt) ...................... Two
Chain Drive Type ...................... 100HD roller chains
Brakes Type ...................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 14.00x17.5
Rear Tire Size ...................... 14.00x17.5
Maximum Speed (Single), mph (kph) ...................... 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Speed (Two), mph (kph) ...................... 12.0 (19.3)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ...................... Open center
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) ...................... 28.0 (106.0)
Pump Flow (High-Flow), gpm (Lpm) ...................... 41.5 (157.2)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) ...................... 214 (3100)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 9.0 (34.1)
Number of Valves ...................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) ...................... 3200 (1450)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) ...................... 7000 (3175)
Boom Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 6650 (3015)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ...................... 11600 (5260)
Loader Boom Type ...................... Vertical-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 48.6 (1235)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) ...................... 157.5 (4000)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) ...................... 82.9 (2105)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 115 (2920)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) ...................... 138 (3505)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) ...................... 76.2 (1935)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 127 (3225)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg ...................... 45
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) ...................... 102 (2590)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) ...................... 32 (815)
Rollback Angle At Ground Level, deg ...................... 35
Departure Angle, deg ...................... 27
Bucket Width, in (mm) ...................... 78 (1980)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 9.5 (240)
Turning Radius (Front), in (mm) ...................... 83.7 (2125)
Turning Radius (Rear), in (mm) ...................... 69 (1750)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 8470 (3850)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ...................... 9200 (4170)

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