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John Deere 8130 vs John Deere 8400T

Verdict: John Deere 8130 vs John Deere 8400T

The John Deere 8130 and the John Deere 8400T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8400T leads on rated power with 227 hp against 225 hp. John Deere 8400T is the lighter machine (11,340 kg vs 21,774 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8130 is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 8400T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8130 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 8130 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8400T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
225 hp
227 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.Reference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)Reference
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
167.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
179.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
117.9 kWReference
146.0 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
116 x 129 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
167.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
179.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
two paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
159.0 LReference
246.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
34.0 LReference
Max power
117.9 kWReference
146.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
135.9 kWReference
169.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
155.3 kWReference
190.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
54.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full powershiftReference
Capacity
54.9 LReference
246.0 LReference
Pressure
144.7 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
143.8 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/III (optional)Reference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
7847 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (optional)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
147.4 kWReference
Rear lift
7098 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
681.3 LReference
492.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
322 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
11406 kgReference
11340 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-24Reference
Rear tire
480/80R46Reference
Ag front
420/90R30 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Length
556 cmReference
557 cmReference
Height
312 cmReference
Ground clearance
44 cmReference
55 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
Operating weight
11340 kgReference
Ballasted weight
12396 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
40.9 l/hourReference
49.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
8588 kgReference
12697 kgReference
Variants
8400
wheeled tractorReference
8400T
crawler tractorReference
8400T Serial Numbers
1997
901001Reference
1998
902001Reference
1999
904001Reference
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
Questions
John Deere 8400T Tracks
Width
263 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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