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John Deere 8400

Name: John Deere 8400
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 8400 — Model year 1995-19961997-1999 · 228 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8400 is a tractor model with a rated power of 228 hp, positioning it at the powerful end of its class. Manufactured from 1995 to 1999, this tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive and powershift transmission. The operating weight of the John Deere 8400 ranges from 18709 to 19190 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering 600–1,500 acres.

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

Rated power

228 hp

Max power

188.1 kW

Weight

18709 to 19190 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

118 rows

Recorded power

228 hp

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

1995-1999

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockelectro-hydraulicReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)150.8 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference

6-cylinder 12-valveReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement8.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 129 mmReference

Compression15.1:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity28.0 LReference

Coolant capacity28.4 LReference

Max power188.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed170.2 kWReference

Max power150.8 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6-cylinder 12-valveReference

Rated engine speed2,200Reference

Bore and stroke4.56x5.06 inchesReference

Compression ratio15.1:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled inline | 30 qtsReference

Transmission

16-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Oil capacity140.1 LReference

forward and reverse options16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)167.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)188.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system140.0 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Reference

Capacity140.0 LReference

Pressure200.0 barReference

Valves3 to 5Reference

SCV flow113.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IIINReference

Controlelectro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift5307 kgReference

Rear lift7098 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1930Reference

Engine RPM1000@2200Reference

Capacities

Fuel511.0 LReference

Front hubs3.0 LReference

Front diff.10.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase294 cmReference

Weight18709 to 19190 poundsReference

Front tire14.9R34Reference

Rear tire18.4R46Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

Length524 cmReference

Height (cab)305 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference

Rack and pinion rear axle110 by 3009 mmReference

Front tread152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping8486 kgReference

Operating8704 kgReference

Ballasted13409 kgReference

8400 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft.Reference

8400 Serial Numbers

19951001Reference

19966001Reference

199710001Reference

199820001Reference

199924001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps140Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery options2 | 2Reference

Total cold cranking amps925Reference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 12 - May 9, 1995Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1691 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use49.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use47.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use47.3 l/hourReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Max pull13263 kgReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

Rear Axle TypeRack and pinion | Rack and pinion: 4.331 by 118.5 inchesReference

Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractor | Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM1,000 (1.75), 540/1,000 (1.375 optional)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakesdifferential hydraulic wet discReference

Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Reference

Maximum operating pressure2,900 psiReference

Remote Valves3 to 5Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category 3/3NReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Typeelectro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab305.3 cmReference

Overall Height305.3 cmReference

Overall Length524.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance58.9 cmReference

Rear Axle Width11 cmReference

Rear Axle Length301 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialCommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.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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