Compare/John Deere 8RX 340 vs John Deere 9300T

John Deere 8RX 340 vs John Deere 9300T

Verdict: John Deere 8RX 340 vs John Deere 9300T

The John Deere 8RX 340 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 340 hp. John Deere 9300T is the lighter machine (19,092 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 is the newer design (2019 vs 2000). In short: choose the John Deere 9300T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8RX 340 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

340 hp

346 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

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Steering

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electro-hydraulicReference

Variants

9300

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wheeled tractorReference

8R 340

wheeledReference

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8RT 340

two-trackReference

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8RX 340

four-trackReference

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9300T

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

927.3 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

37.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

253.5 kWReference

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Engine (max)

278.9 kWReference

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Displacement

9.0 LReference

12.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

118 x 136 mmReference

127 x 165 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

253.5 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

278.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Compression

16.0:1Reference

17:1Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,592 NmReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hoursReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

6,000 hoursReference

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Cooling system

42.3 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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227.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Max power

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227.4 kWReference

Transmission

e23Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission Type

IVTReference

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Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetaryReference

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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change

1,500 hoursReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

211.8 kWReference

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Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

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Pressure

204.0 barReference

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Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Pump flow

317.9 lpmReference

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SCV flow

159.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVN/IIIReference

III,IVReference

Control

electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6894 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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257.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

323 cmReference

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Weight

19504 kgReference

19092 kgReference

Gauge

304 cmReference

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8RX 340 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

330Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery Group

31Reference

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Alternator size

200 ampReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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Total cold cranking amps

1,850 CCAReference

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John Deere 8RX 340 Tracks

Width

76 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

MJDXL09.0,333Reference

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SCV control

ElectronicReference

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Drawbar category

Category 4/Category 4 with heavy-duty supportReference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

2,245.3 kgReference

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Rear Axle Type

FlangeReference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

Full-locking electrohydraulicReference

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Front Axle Type

1,700 Series MFWDReference

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Display

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

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Working lights

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

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Type of headlight bulb

Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nAvailable: LEDReference

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Capacities

Capacity

549 cu. in.Reference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

37.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

7 U.S. galReference

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Power

Max Power

374 hpReference

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Rated Power

340 hpReference

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Power boost

10 percentReference

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PTO

PTO Power

284 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

40 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulationReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540/1,000 rpmReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

318 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

6Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

4N/3 standard lift at 610 mmReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Dimensions & weight

Turning radius

6.8 mReference

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Overall weight

19,640.5 kgReference

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Tracks Mid Rollers

Front: Two\\nRear: ThreeReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab glass area

70.18 sq ftReference

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Cab space

114 cu ftReference

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Seat Suspension

Air suspensionReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

Standard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump backupReference

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Test results

Fuel use

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72.3 l/hourReference

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.