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John Deere 8RT 340 vs John Deere 8RX 340
Verdict: John Deere 8RT 340 vs John Deere 8RX 340
The John Deere 8RT 340 and the John Deere 8RX 340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 340 hp. John Deere 8RT 340 is the lighter machine (15,603 kg vs 19,504 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8RX 340 holds more fuel (927.3 L vs 764.6 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
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Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
340 hp
340 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Variants
8R 340
wheeledReference
wheeledReference
8RT 340
two-trackReference
two-trackReference
8RX 340
four-trackReference
four-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
764.6 LReference
927.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
31.4 LReference
37.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
253.5 kWReference
253.5 kWReference
Engine (max)
278.9 kWReference
278.9 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
118 x 136 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
253.5 kWReference
253.5 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
278.9 kWReference
278.9 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common railReference
electronic high-pressure common railReference
Compression
16.0:1Reference
16.0:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 1,592 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference
Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,592 NmReference
Interval for engine oil change
500 hoursReference
500 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system
42.3 LReference
42.3 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
e23Reference
e23Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
IVTReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary three pinionReference
Inboard planetaryReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
1,500 hoursReference
Wheel Drive
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MFWDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
211.8 kWReference
211.8 kWReference
Type
infinitely variable transmissionReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Pressure
204.0 barReference
204.0 barReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
227.1 lpmReference
317.9 lpmReference
SCV flow
159.0 lpmReference
159.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6894 kgReference
6894 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
1000@2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
247 cmReference
323 cmReference
Weight
15603 kgReference
19504 kgReference
Gauge
284 to 406 cmReference
304 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
330Reference
330Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
31Reference
31Reference
Alternator size
200 ampReference
200 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps
1,850 CCAReference
1,850 CCAReference
John Deere 8RT 340 Tracks
Width
76 cmReference
76 cmReference
General
Make & Model
MJDXL09.0,333Reference
MJDXL09.0,333Reference
SCV control
ElectronicReference
ElectronicReference
Drawbar category
Category 4/Category 4 with heavy-duty supportReference
Category 4/Category 4 with heavy-duty supportReference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
2,245.3 kgReference
2,245.3 kgReference
Display
Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference
Standard: 4,600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm\\n10 in.Reference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Working lights
Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference
Standard: 18 halogen\\nAvailable: 18 LED\\n22 LEDReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
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Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Front Axle Type
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1,700 Series MFWDReference
Capacities
Capacity
549 cu. in.Reference
549 cu. in.Reference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
31.3 LReference
37.2 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
6.8 U.S. galReference
7 U.S. galReference
Power
Max Power
374 hpReference
374 hpReference
Rated Power
340 hpReference
340 hpReference
Power boost
10 percentReference
10 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
284 hpReference
284 hpReference
PTO torque rise
40 percentReference
40 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference
Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference
Rear PTO RPM
540/1,000 rpmReference
540/1,000 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
227.1 l/minReference
318 l/minReference
Remote Valves
6Reference
6Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
6Reference
6Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
4N/3 standard lift at 610 mmReference
4N/3 standard lift at 610 mmReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
ElectrohydraulicReference
ElectrohydraulicReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall weight
15,603.6 kgReference
19,640.5 kgReference
Track Tread Spacing
Standard: 1,828.8 to 3,048 mm\\n72 to 120 in.Reference
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Tracks Mid Rollers
ThreeReference
Front: Two\\nRear: ThreeReference
Turning radius
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6.8 mReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
70.18 sq ftReference
70.18 sq ftReference
Cab space
114 cu ftReference
114 cu ftReference
Seat Suspension
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Air suspensionReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
Standard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump backupReference
Standard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump backupReference
8RX 340 Serial Number Location
John Deere 8RX 340 Tracks
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.