Compare/John Deere 8400 vs John Deere 8R 230

John Deere 8400 vs John Deere 8R 230

Verdict: John Deere 8400 vs John Deere 8R 230

The John Deere 8400 and the John Deere 8R 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8R 230 leads on rated power with 230 hp against 228 hp. John Deere 8R 230 is the lighter machine (12,610 kg vs 18,709 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8R 230 is the newer design (2019 vs 1995). In short: choose the John Deere 8R 230 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8400 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

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Rated power

228 hp

230 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

With Group 48 tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

150.8 kWReference

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Displacement

8.1 LReference

9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 129 mmReference

118 x 136 mmReference

Compression

15.1:1Reference

16.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

140.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

28.4 LReference

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Max power

150.8 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

170.2 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6-cylinder 12-valveReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.56x5.06 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

15.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled inline | 30 qtsReference

42.3 LReference

Fuel tank

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726.7 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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37.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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171.5 kWReference

Engine (max)

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188.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Rated Power (gross)

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171.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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188.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Starter

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electricReference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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1,077 NmReference

Interval for engine oil change

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500 hoursReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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6,000 hoursReference

Transmission

John Deere PowerShiftReference

e23Reference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

forward and reverse options

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

Inboard planetary three pinionReference

Transmission Type

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IVTReference

Wheel Drive

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MFWDReference

Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

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1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

135.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

188.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

140.0 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

infinitely variable transmissionReference

Capacity

140.0 LReference

549 cu. in.Reference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

204.0 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

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SCV flow

113.6 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IVN/IIIReference

Control

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift

7098 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

1000E@1596Reference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Pump flow

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317.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9072 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at ends)

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5200 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

511.0 LReference

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Front hubs

3.0 LReference

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Front diff.

10.9 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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37.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6.8 U.S. galReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

294 cmReference

305 cmReference

Weight

18709 to 19190 poundsReference

12610 kgReference

Front tire

14.9R34Reference

420/90R30Reference

Rear tire

18.4R46Reference

480/80R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

Length

524 cmReference

642 cmReference

Height (cab)

305 cmReference

350 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

58 cmReference

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Rack and pinion rear axle

110 by 3009 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

152 to 365 cmReference

Shipping

8486 kgReference

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Operating

8704 kgReference

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Ballasted

13409 kgReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

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80 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Rear axle

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119 by 3009 mmReference

8400 Serial Number Location

8400 Serial Numbers

1995

1001Reference

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1996

6001Reference

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1997

10001Reference

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1998

20001Reference

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1999

24001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

140Reference

330Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery options

2 | 2Reference

12 VReference

Total cold cranking amps

925Reference

1,850 CCAReference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Alternator size

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200 ampReference

Test results

Fuel use

47.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13263 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

MJDXL09.0,333Reference

Rear Axle Type

Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion: 4.331 by 118.5 inchesReference

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Country of manufacturer

Row-Crop tractor | Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

USAReference

SCV control

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ElectronicReference

Drawbar Maximum vertical load

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4,050 to 6,000 lbReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

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Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

Front Axle Type

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Standard: 1,300 Series MFWD\\nOptional: 1,500 Series MFWD\\nILSReference

Display

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Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference

Working lights

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Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference

Type of headlight bulb

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Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 (1.75), 540/1,000 (1.375 optional)Reference

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PTO Power

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182 hpReference

PTO torque rise

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40 percentReference

Rear PTO Control

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Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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2,000 engine rpmReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

differential hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Reference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 to 5Reference

6Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 3/3NReference

3/3NReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

ElectrohydraulicReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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318 l/minReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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6Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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6,350.3 kgReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 3NReference

Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

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Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5,200 kg\\n11,464 lbReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

305.3 cmReference

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Overall Height

305.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

524.5 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

58.9 cmReference

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Rear Axle Width

11 cmReference

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Rear Axle Length

301 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

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376 mmReference

Turning radius

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5.7 mReference

Overall weight

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12,700.6 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.Reference

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Cab glass area

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70.61 sq ftReference

Cab space

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114 cu ftReference

Cab Seat Type

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ActiveSeat™ IIReference

Seat Suspension

—

AvailableReference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

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253 hpReference

Rated Power

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230 hpReference

Power boost

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10 percentReference

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.