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John Deere 8345R vs John Deere 8345RT
Verdict: John Deere 8345R vs John Deere 8345RT
The John Deere 8345R and the John Deere 8345RT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 345 hp. John Deere 8345RT is the lighter machine (15,585 kg vs 25,868 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8345RT holds more fuel (757.1 L vs 681.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
345 hp
345 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 480/80R50 rear tires.Reference
Gear 2.6-MPH used for pull test.Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Steering
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electro-hydraulic powerReference
Variants
8345RT
crawler tractorReference
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8345R
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wheeled tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
257.3 kWReference
257.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
246.1 kWReference
246.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
186.2 kWReference
179.1 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
118 x 136 mmReference
Emissions
Stage IIIAReference
Stage IIIAReference
Rated Power (net)
246.1 kWReference
246.1 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
257.3 kWReference
257.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
40.0 LReference
Oil capacity
159.0 LReference
258.6 LReference
Max power
186.2 kWReference
179.1 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
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Emissions compliance
Tier 3 | Stage IIIAReference
Tier 4B | selective catalyst reductionReference
Bore and stroke
4.661x5.354 inchesReference
4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16.3:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine (max)
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281.9 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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281.9 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil change
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375 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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207.9 kWReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
211.8 kWReference
209.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
242.4 kWReference
237.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
159.0 LReference
258.5 LReference
Type
closed center, pressrue and flow compensatedReference
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Capacity
159.0 LReference
258.5 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
227.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IVN/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8300 kgReference
8754 kgReference
Front Hitch
optional with ILSReference
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Front lift
4989 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1-3/8 optional)Reference
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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228.4 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
681.3 LReference
757.0 LReference
Fuel tank
681.4 LReference
757.1 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
29.5 qtsReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
302 cmReference
251 cmReference
Weight
25868 to 28902 poundsReference
15585 kgReference
Front tire
420/85R34Reference
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Rear tire
480/80R50Reference
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Ag front
420/85R34Reference
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Ag rear
480/80R50Reference
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Length
612 cmReference
567 cmReference
Height (cab)
324 cmReference
332 cmReference
Shipping weight
13109 kgReference
15585 kgReference
Ground clearance
58 cmReference
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Front tread
152 to 365 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
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62 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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37 cmReference
8345R Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
925 CCAReference
925 (each) CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
58.7 l/hourReference
58.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
12303 kgReference
15518 kgReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
IVTReference
IVTReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
Oil type
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JD Hy-GardReference
forward and reverse options
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infinite forward and reverseReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Cruise control
TRUEReference
TRUEReference
SCV control
JOYSTICKReference
JOYSTICKReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Drawbar category
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Cat 4 | Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
24 valveReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
60 gpmReference
60 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
closed center, pressrue and flow compensatedReference
closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
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Remote Valves
3 to 5 VALVESReference
4 to 6 VALVESReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IVN/IIIReference
Category IVN/IIIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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9,071.8 kgReference
PTO
PTO Power
284 hpReference
286 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
differential hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
324.4 cmReference
332.2 cmReference
Overall Length
612.9 cmReference
567.7 cmReference
Overall weight
13,109.7 kgReference
15,585.4 kgReference
Overall Width
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381 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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37.1 cmReference
Front axle clearance
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62.2 cmReference
Track width
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76.2 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
480/80R50Reference
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Front Wheel Type
420/85R34Reference
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Front Wheel tread range
60 to 144 inchesReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
8345RT Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of tractor.Reference
John Deere 8345RT Tracks
Width
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381 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.