John Deere 8345RT

The John Deere 8345RT is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 345 hp / 257.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoPowr.

Engine Power

Diesel (gross): 345 hp / 257.3 kW

Fuel & Capacities

16.2 gal/hour 61.3 l/hour

Transmission

John Deere AutoPowr

Overview

	2014 - 2019 8R SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor 8R Series Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Variants
8345R	wheeled tractor
8345RT	crawler

John Deere 8345RT Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8345RT Transmission
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
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John Deere 8345RT Power
Engine (gross)	345 hp 257.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	286 hp 213.3 kW
	150 hp (front) 111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	257.67 hp 192.1 kW
PTO (tested)	329.11 hp 245.4 kW
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Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	hydraulic (optional)
	dual line air (optional)
CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Hydraulic system	10.6 gal 40.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated
Capacity	10.6 gal 40.1 L
Rear valves	4 to 6
Pump flow	60 gpm 227.1 lpm
SCV flow	35 gpm 132.5 lpm
	42 gpm (optional) 159.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IVN/III
Rear lift	15000 lbs 6804 kg
	20000 lbs (optional) 9072 kg
Drawbar	Cat 4
	Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
Front PTO	optional independent
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	1000 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	240
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925 (each)
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere PowerTech PSS
Configuration	dual variable geometry turbochargers diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke	4.66x5.35 inches 118 x 136 mm
Emissions	Tier 4B
Emission control	selective catalyst reduction
Rated Power (gross)	345 hp 257.3 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere AutoPowr

Transmission	John Deere AutoPowr
Type	infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Gears	infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 8345RT Tires

Dimensions

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2103
Diesel AutoPowr IVT crawler October 28 - November 6, 2014 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2103 file
PTO performance
Max power	329.11 hp 245.4 kW
Power at rated engine speed	292.81 hp 218.3 kW
Fuel use	16.3 gal/hour 61.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	317.77 hp 237.0 kW
Fuel use	17.4 gal/hour 65.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	257.67 hp 192.1 kW
Fuel use	16.2 gal/hour 61.3 l/hour
Pull at 7.6 KPH
Max pull	33816 lbs 15338 kg
Pull at 4.4 KPH

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8345RT based on its 345 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼	Commercial / Field Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)	Commercial / Field Scale	High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8345RT.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 0.9 hrs

Approximately 0.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16.2 gal / 61.3 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~17.9 gal/hr (67.9 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours