Tractor · 1995Unverified
John Deere 8400
John Deere 8400 — Model year 1995-19961997-1999 · 228 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
Transmission
16-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Oil capacity140.1 LReference
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
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.