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John Deere 8400R

John Deere 8400R — 8R Series · 400 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8400R is a tractor with a rated output of 400 hp, positioning it among higher-powered machines in its class. Production of the 8400R spanned from 2016 to 2019. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, powering mechanical front-wheel drive via a hydrostatic transmission. It has a listed weight of 14828 kg and is designed for use on areas of approximately 1,500+ acres.

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

Rated power
400 hp
Max power
274.3 kW
Weight
14828 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
147 rows
Recorded power
400 hp
Recorded weight
14828 kg
Transmissions
23-speed full power shift
Production years
2016-2019
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockhydraulic rear standardReference
Differential lockhydraulic front with 1500 and ILS axlesReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
SteeringActive Command steering optionalReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Trailer brakeshydraulic (optional)Reference
Trailer brakesdual line air (optional)Reference
CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready; JDLink; ServiceADVISOR RemoteReference

Engine

John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)298.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)238.8 kWReference
John Deere PowerTech PSSReference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement9.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke118 x 136 mmReference
EmissionsTier 4Reference
Emission controlselective catalyst reductionReference
Rated Power (gross)298.3 kWReference
Fuel systemelectronic high-pressure common railReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Max power274.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed252.3 kWReference
Max power238.8 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Emissions complianceTier 4 | selective catalyst reductionReference
Bore and stroke4.66x5.35 inchesReference
Compression ratio16:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

23-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere e23Reference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears23 forward and 11 reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
forward and reverse optionsJohn Deere e23- 23 F and 11RReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)274.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system40.1 LReference
Hydraulic system90.1 LReference
Typeclosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensatedReference
Capacity40.1 LReference
Capacity90.1 LReference
Rear valves4 to 6Reference
Front valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow227.1 lpmReference
Pump flow321.7 lpmReference
SCV flow132.5 lpmReference
SCV flow159.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIVN/IIIReference
Rear lift6804 kgReference
Rear lift9072 kgReference
Rear Armshydraulic center link optionalReference
Front HitchoptionalReference
Front lift (at ends)5193 kgReference
DrawbarCat 4Reference
DrawbarCat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear PTO Type1000/1000E (1.75 optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Front PTOoptional independentReference
Front PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Front PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed270.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel645.0 LReference
Fuel685.8 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)25.7 LReference
Max capacity18000 kgReference
Fuel tank685.9 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank25.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase305 cmReference
Weight14828 kgReference
Front tire380/80R38Reference
Rear tire480/80R50Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 380/80R38. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Length622 cmReference
Length659 cmReference
Width348 cmReference
Width444 cmReference
Height (cab)328 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)58 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)50 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)63 cmReference
Front axle1500 MFWDReference
Front axleILS 42 KPHReference
Front axleILS 50 KPHReference
Rear axle119 by 2438 mmReference
Rear axle119 by 3009 mmReference
Front tread157 to 223 cmReference
14828 kgReference
Max front axle8000 kgReference
Max rear axle11500 kgReference

8400R Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the front-right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps240Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA925 (each)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Alternator size240 AReference
Battery options2Reference
Total cold cranking amps925 (each) CCAReference

Test results

Diesel e23 4WDApril 4 - 21, 2017Link: OCED Tractor Test 2172 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use69.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use65.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use69.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use70.8 l/hourReference
Gear 10 used for power test.Reference
Max pull13401 kgReference
Gear 8 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Drawbar categoryCat 4 ,Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optionalReference
Rear Axle Type4.724 by 96 inchesReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference

PTO

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

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typehydrostatic power, Active Command steering optionalReference

Hydraulics

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 Cab328.4 cmReference
Overall Height328.4 cmReference
Overall Length659.1 cmReference
Overall Width444.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance58.7 cmReference
Overall weight14,828.4 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type480/80R50Reference
Front Wheel Type380/80R38Reference
Front Wheel tread range62 to 88 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

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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