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John Deere 8345RT

John Deere 8345RT — Agricultural Crawler tractor · 345 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8345RT is a tractor model with a rated output of 345 hp, positioning it among higher-powered machines in its class. Produced from 2009 to 2010, this model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, powering a tracked undercarriage. The listed weight is 15,585 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering approximately 1,500+ acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
345 hp
Max power
237.8 kW
Weight
15585 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
121 rows
Recorded power
345 hp
Recorded weight
15585 kg
Production years
2009-2010
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Agricultural Crawler tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Steeringelectro-hydraulic powerReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
CommandView cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional automatic temperature control, mirros, and front/rear windshield wipers.Reference

Variants

8345Rwheeled tractorReference

Engine

John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)257.3 kWReference
Engine (net)246.1 kWReference
Engine (max)281.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)179.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference
EmissionsTier 3Reference
EmissionsStage IIIAReference
Rated Power (net)246.1 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)257.3 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)281.9 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Operating RPM1500-2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity40.0 LReference
Oil capacity25.6 LReference
Oil change250 hReference
Oil change375 h (JD Plus-50 II oil)Reference
Max power237.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed207.9 kWReference
Max power179.1 kWReference
Fuel TypedieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Emissions complianceTier 4B | selective catalyst reductionReference
Bore and stroke4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)209.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)237.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system258.5 LReference
Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensatedReference
Capacity258.5 LReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves3 to 5Reference
Pump flow132.5 lpmReference
Total flow166.5 lpmReference
Total flow227.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeIVN/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8754 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed228.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel757.0 LReference
Fuel tank757.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase251 cmReference
Weight15585 kgReference
25-inch tracksReference
Length567 cmReference
Width381 cmReference
Height (cab)332 cmReference
Shipping weight15585 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)62 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)37 cmReference

8345RT Serial Numbers

Location:Right side of tractor.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps200Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps925 (each) CCAReference

John Deere 8345RT Tracks

Width63 cmReference
Width40 cmReference
Width45 cmReference
Width60 cmReference
Width76 cmReference

Test results

Diesel IVT crawlerMay 5 - 21, 2010Link: OCED Tractor Test 1973 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use65.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use59.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use64.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use58.3 l/hourReference
Gear 5.1-MPH used for power test.Reference
Max pull15518 kgReference
Gear 2.6-MPH used for pull test.Reference

Transmission

TransmissionInfinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)Reference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity258.6 LReference
Oil typeJD Hy-GardReference
Transmission TypeIVTReference
forward and reverse optionsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Cruise controlTRUEReference
SCV controlJOYSTICKReference
Drawbar categoryCat 4 | Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

PTO

PTO Power286 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 RPMReference
Front PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)60 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeclosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Remote Valves4 to 6 VALVESReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IVN/IIIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity9,071.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab332.2 cmReference
Overall Length567.7 cmReference
Overall Width381 cmReference
Drawbar clearance37.1 cmReference
Front axle clearance62.2 cmReference
Overall weight15,585.4 kgReference
Track width76.2 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityCommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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