John Deere 8400
The John Deere 8400 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 228.29 hp 170.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 18709 to 19190 pounds.
Engine Power
228.29 hp
170.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
135 gal
511.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
18709 to 19190 pounds
Overview
 | 1995 - 1999
Model year 1995-19961997-1999
8000/8000T SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8000/8000T Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 8400 Engine | |
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John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8400 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 8400 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 202.28 hp
150.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 252.21 hp
188.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 135 gal
511.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Front hubs | 3.2 qts (each)
3.0 L |
Front diff. | 11.5 qts
10.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
SCV flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift | 11700 lbs
5307 kg |
15650 lbsOptOptional
7098 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
540 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@1930 |
1000@2200 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 116.1 inches
294 cm |
Weight | 18709 to 19190 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9R34 |
Rear tire | 18.4R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 140 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New 8000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere | |
8000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 8100, 8200, 8300 and 8400 Tractors (OMAR113872) published in 1994 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 496 ci / 8.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 496 ci
8.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.56x5.06 inches
116 x 129 mm |
Compression | 15.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 29.6 qts
28.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 148 qts
140.1 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8400 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 116.1 inches
294 cm |
Length | 206.5 inches
524 cm |
Height (cab) | 120.2 inches
305 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 23.2 inches
58 cm |
Rack and pinion rear axle | 4.331 by 118.5 inches
110 by 3009 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
John Deere 8400 Weight | |
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Shipping | 18709 lbs
8486 kg |
Operating | 19190 lbs
8704 kg |
Ballasted | 29562 lbs
13409 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1691 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
April 12 - May 9, 1995
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1691 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 252.21 hp
188.1 kW |
Fuel use | 13.1 gal/hour
49.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 228.29 hp
170.2 kW |
Fuel use | 12.6 gal/hour
47.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 202.28 hp
150.8 kW |
Fuel use | 12.5 gal/hour
47.3 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 29,240 lbs
13263 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8400 based on its 228.29 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 8400.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.4 hrs
Approximately 11.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (135 gal / 511 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.9 gal/hr (44.9 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
John Deere 8400 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8400.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)228.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)170.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)231.5 PS
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