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John Deere 8320RT vs John Deere 9400
Verdict: John Deere 8320RT vs John Deere 9400
The John Deere 8320RT and the John Deere 9400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8320RT leads on rated power with 320 hp against 312 hp. John Deere 8320RT is the newer design (2009 vs 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 8320RT for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9400 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
71
Fit score
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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
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Rated power
320 hp
312 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Speed in R3 at 2300 RPM and R4 at 1500 RPM. Fifth reverse is dealer-installed option.Reference
Three speeds (1, 2, 3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D) plus high-low power shift. Speeds and ranges may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. High-low power shift for each speed using lever.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
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Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
9400
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wheeled tractorReference
8320R
wheeled tractorReference
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9400T
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crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
238.6 kWReference
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Engine (net)
228.9 kWReference
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Engine (max)
258.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
167.9 kWReference
257.3 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
127 x 165 mmReference
Emissions
Stage IIIAReference
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Rated Power (net)
228.9 kWReference
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Rated Power (gross)
238.6 kWReference
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Maximum Power (gross)
258.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
60.6 LReference
Oil capacity
258.6 LReference
102.2 LReference
Oil change
375 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)Reference
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Max power
167.9 kWReference
257.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
194.9 kWReference
232.8 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier 3 | selective catalyst reductionReference
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Bore and stroke
4.66x5.35 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Engine
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316.9 kWReference
Power
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316.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
JD Hy-GardReference
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Transmission Type
IVTReference
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forward and reverse options
infinite forward and reverseReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
193.9 kWReference
225.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
221.8 kWReference
232.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
258.5 LReference
98.4 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
258.5 LReference
98.4 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
2 to 5Reference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
166.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IV/IVNReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8754 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
213.8 kWReference
256.1 kWReference
Rear lift
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6552 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
757.0 LReference
969.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
251 cmReference
350 cmReference
Length
567 cmReference
695 cmReference
Height (cab)
332 cmReference
349 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
62 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
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Weight
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33770 to 37410 poundsReference
Front tire
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710/70R38Reference
Rear tire
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710/70R38Reference
Ag front
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710/70R38Reference
Ag rear
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710/70R38Reference
Ground clearance
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73 cmReference
Front axle
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109 by 3048 mmReference
Rear axle
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109 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
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15318 kgReference
Operating
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16969 kgReference
Ballasted
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18804 kgReference
8320RT Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of tractor.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
925 (each) CCAReference
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John Deere 8320RT Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
436 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
58.7 l/hourReference
76.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
15056 kgReference
17422 kgReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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Cruise control
TRUEReference
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SCV control
JOYSTICKReference
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Drawbar category
Cat 4, Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
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PTO
PTO Power
264 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
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Hydraulics
Remote Valves
4 to 6 VALVESReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IVN/IIIReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
9,071.8 kgReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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9400 Serial Number Location
9400 Serial Numbers
1997
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1001Reference
1998
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10001Reference
1999
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20001Reference
2000
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30001Reference
2001
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40001Reference
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.


