John Deere 8400R

The John Deere 8400R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The rated power output is 400 hp 298.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere e23. Operating weight: 32691 lbs 14828 kg.

Engine Power
400 hp 298.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
170.4 gal 645.0 L
Transmission
John Deere e23
Operating Weight
32691 lbs 14828 kg

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Overview

John Deere 8400R tractor photo
2016 - 2019 8R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2016 - 2019
8R Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
John Deere 8400R Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8400R Transmission
23-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8400R Power
Engine (gross)
400 hp 298.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
320.19 hp 238.8 kW
PTO (tested)
367.80 hp 274.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Differential lock
hydraulic rear standard
hydraulic front with 1500 and ILS axles
Steering
hydrostatic power
Active Command steering optional
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes
hydraulic (optional)
dual line air (optional)
CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready; JDLink; ServiceADVISOR Remote
Capacity
Fuel
170.4 gal 645.0 L
181.2 gal (G49 chassis) 685.8 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
6.8 gal 25.7 L
Hydraulic system
10.6 gal 40.1 L
23.8 gal (optional) 90.1 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated
Capacity
10.6 gal 40.1 L
23.8 gal (optional) 90.1 L
Rear valves
4 to 6
Front valves
0 to 2
Pump flow
60 gpm 227.1 lpm
85 gpm (optional) 321.7 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
Rear Arms
hydraulic center link optional
Front Hitch
optional
Front lift (at ends)
11450 lbs 5193 kg
Drawbar
Cat 4
Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
1000/1000E (1.75 optional)
540/1000 (1.375 optional)
Front PTO
optional independent
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
120.1 inches 305 cm
Weight
32691 lbs 14828 kg
Front tire
380/80R38
Rear tire
480/80R50
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
turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.66x5.35 inches 118 x 136 mm
Emissions
Tier 4
Emission control
selective catalyst reduction
Rated Power (gross)
400 hp 298.3 kW
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common rail
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere e23

Transmission
John Deere e23
Type
full power shift
Gears
23 forward and 11 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 8400R Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 380/80R38. Rear: 480/80R50
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120.1 inches 305 cm
Length
245 inches 622 cm
259.5 inches (with front weights) 659 cm
Width
137.3 inches (warning lamps) 348 cm
175.1 inches (triples warning lamps) 444 cm
Height (cab)
129.3 inches 328 cm
Clearance (front axle)
23.1 inches*1500 axle Group 42 tires 58 cm
19.7 inches*ILS axle Group 42 tires 50 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
24.9 inches*With Group 47 tires 63 cm
Front axle
1500 MFWD
Front axle
ILS 42 KPH
Front axle
ILS 50 KPH
Rear axle
4.724 by 96 inches 119 by 2438 mm
Rear axle
4.724 by 118.5 inches 119 by 3009 mm
Front tread
62 to 88 inches 157 to 223 cm
John Deere 8400R Weight
32691 lbs (IVT, duals, Cat 4 hitch) 14828 kg
Max capacity
39683 lbs 18000 kg
Max front axle
17637 lbs 8000 kg
Max rear axle
25353 lbs 11500 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2172
Diesel e23 4WD April 4 - 21, 2017 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2172 file
PTO performance
Max power
367.80 hp 274.3 kW
Fuel use
18.3 gal/hour 69.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
338.29 hp 252.3 kW
Fuel use
17.4 gal/hour 65.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
362.26 hp 270.1 kW
Fuel use
18.4 gal/hour 69.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
320.19 hp 238.8 kW
Fuel use
18.7 gal/hour 70.8 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull
29545 lbs 13401 kg
Gear 8 used for pull test.