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John Deere 8345RT vs John Deere 9300T

Verdict: John Deere 8345RT vs John Deere 9300T

The John Deere 8345RT and the John Deere 9300T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 9300T leads on rated power with 346 hp against 345 hp. John Deere 8345RT is the lighter machine (15,585 kg vs 19,092 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8345RT is the newer design (2009 vs 2000). In short: choose the John Deere 9300T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8345RT 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 8345RT Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 9300T Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
345 hp
346 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 2.6-MPH used for pull test.Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Variants
9300
wheeled tractorReference
8345R
wheeled tractorReference
9300T
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
257.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
246.1 kWReference
Engine (max)
281.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
179.1 kWReference
227.4 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
127 x 165 mmReference
Emissions
Stage IIIAReference
Rated Power (net)
246.1 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
257.3 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
281.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
Oil capacity
258.6 LReference
Oil change
375 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)Reference
Max power
179.1 kWReference
227.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
207.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
Emissions compliance
Tier 4B | selective catalyst reductionReference
Bore and stroke
4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
209.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
237.8 kWReference
257.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
258.5 LReference
Type
closed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Capacity
258.5 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
Total flow
227.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
III,IVReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8754 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
228.4 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
757.0 LReference
Fuel tank
757.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
251 cmReference
Weight
15585 kgReference
19092 kgReference
Length
567 cmReference
Height (cab)
332 cmReference
Shipping weight
15585 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
62 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
8345RT Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of tractor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
925 (each) CCAReference
John Deere 8345RT Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
58.3 l/hourReference
72.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
15518 kgReference
Transmission
Transmission
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Oil type
JD Hy-GardReference
Transmission Type
IVTReference
forward and reverse options
infinite forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
Cruise control
TRUEReference
SCV control
JOYSTICKReference
Drawbar category
Cat 4 | Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
PTO
PTO Power
286 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
60 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Remote Valves
4 to 6 VALVESReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IVN/IIIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
9,071.8 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
332.2 cmReference
Overall Length
567.7 cmReference
Overall Width
381 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
37.1 cmReference
Front axle clearance
62.2 cmReference
Overall weight
15,585.4 kgReference
Track width
76.2 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

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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