When you look at the specification for John Deere’s top 8R, 8RX, 8RT model, the 410, you will notice it only comes with the powershift E23 ‘box, as the Waterloo-built AutoPowr CVT can't handle the maximum 443hp delivered by the big 8. With many customers wanting a stepless transmission, the Americans had to come up with something, but, rather than beef up the existing bits, the team opted for a more future-minded solution.
Electricity instead of hydraulics
This 'solution' turned out to be the E-AutoPowr transmission; the hydraulic pump and motor are replaced by an electric generator and an identical electric
