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John Deere 8400T vs John Deere WA-14

Verdict: John Deere 8400T vs John Deere WA-14

The John Deere 8400T and the John Deere WA-14 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 12,029 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8400T is the newer design (1997 vs 1968). In short: choose the John Deere 8400T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere WA-14 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 8400T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere WA-14 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
227 hp
225 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
WagnerReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
151.4 LReference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Total built
23Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Variants
8400
wheeled tractorReference
8400T
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
146.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.1 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 129 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
14.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
37.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
34.0 LReference
47.3 LReference
Max power
146.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
169.1 kWReference
Engine
167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
132.7 kWReference
Power
167.8 kWReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Fuller RTO-910Reference
Clutch
355.6mm dry discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
190.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
196.8 LReference
Type
full powershiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
196.8 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
143.8 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
7098 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
Total flow
246.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
113.6 lpmReference
Steering cap.
151.4 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
454.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
345 cmReference
Weight
11340 kgReference
12029 kgReference
Length
557 cmReference
652 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
330 cmReference
Operating weight
11340 kgReference
Ballasted weight
12396 kgReference
Ground clearance
55 cmReference
48 cmReference
Front tire
23.1-30Reference
Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Height
251 cmReference
8400T Serial Numbers
1997
901001Reference
1998
902001Reference
1999
904001Reference
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
205Reference
Battery Group
8DReference
Questions
John Deere 8400T Tracks
Width
263 cmReference
264 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
49.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
12697 kgReference

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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