- Length With Bucket: 11.5 ft / 3504 mm
- Width Over Tires: 6.5 ft / 1981 mm
- Ground Clearance: 9.5 in / 241 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.91 ft / 2105 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 280
The John Deere 280 is a skid steer loader powered by a 85 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operational Weight9200 lb4173 kg
03Selected published values32
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for John Deere 280 include published breakout force of 11600 lb / 5262 kg, published operating weight of 9200 lb / 4173 kg, published engine power of 90 hp / 67.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (11.5 ft / 3504 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (6.5 ft / 1981 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (9.5 in / 241 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Bucket11.5 ft3504 mm
Width Over Tires6.5 ft1981 mm
Ground Clearance9.5 in241 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.91 ft2105 mm
Wheelbase4.06 ft1235 mm
Length W/O Bucket9.59 ft2921 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump8.51 ft2591 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump32 in813 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear69 in1752 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket83.7 in2126 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model4045T4045T
Gross Power90 hp67.1 kw
Net Power85 hp63.4 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement276 cu in4.6 L
Operational
Operational Weight9200 lb4173 kg
Fuel Capacity24 gal91 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.6 gal13.4 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity9 gal34.1 L
Max Speed12 mph19.3 km/h
Operating Speed7 mph11.3 km/h
Tire Size14x17.5 Haulers, 14PR14x17.5 Haulers, 14PR
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps55 amps
Loader
Breakout Force11600 lb5262 kg
Operating Load Rating3200 lb1451 kg
Tipping Angle7000 degrees7000 degrees
Hydraulic
Pump Type3-spool open center3-spool open center
Pump Flow Capacity21.3 gal/min80.7 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3100 psi23174 kPa
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