John Deere 9300

The John Deere 9300 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 765 ci 12.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 31,440 lbs 14261 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 360 hp / 268.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
270 gal 1022.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
31,440 lbs 14261 kg

Overview

John Deere 9300 tractor photo
1997 - 2001 9000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 9000 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
9300
wheeled tractor
9300T
crawler
John Deere 9300 Engine
John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 9300 Power
Engine
360 hp 268.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
302 hp 225.2 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
270 gal 1022.0 L
Hydraulic system
26 gal 98.4 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center PFC
Capacity
26 gal 98.4 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Pump flow
35 gpm 132.5 lpm
Total flow
44 gpm 166.5 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
Rear lift
13,871 lbs 6291 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Weight
31,440 lbs 14261 kg
Front tire
620/70R42
Rear tire
620/70R42
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
140
Batteries
3
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
9300 references literature
New 9000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere
Typical Questions & Answers - 9000 Series 4WD Tractor Engines published in 1996, by John Deere
The New World Power - 9000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere
9000 Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere
9000/9000T Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1999, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 765 ci / 12.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
765 ci 12.5 L
Bore/Stroke
5.00x6.50 inches 127 x 165 mm
Power
360 hp 268.5 kW
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2100
Coolant capacity
64 qts 60.6 L
Oil capacity
44 qts 41.6 L
John Deere 9300 Engine
John Deere 9300 engine image

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partial power shift
12-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere Syncro

Transmission
John Deere Syncro
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity
147.2 qts (100mm axle) 139.3 L
151.6 qts (110mm axle) 143.5 L
151.2 qts (PTO 100mm axle) 143.1 L
155.6 qts (PTO 110mm axle) 147.3 L
140 qts (SN030001+) 132.5 L
Three speeds (1-3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Reverse is not available in the highest (D) range.
With 620/70R42 tires.
9300 Syncro partially synchronized speeds

Transmission — John Deere PowrSync

Transmission
John Deere PowrSync
Type
partial power shift
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity
147.2 qts (100mm axle) 139.3 L
151.6 qts (110mm axle) 143.5 L
151.2 qts (PTO 100mm axle) 143.1 L
155.6 qts (PTO 110mm axle) 147.3 L
140 qts (SN030001+) 132.5 L
Three speeds (1, 2, 3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D) plus high-low power shift. Speeds and ranges may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. High-low power shift for each speed using lever.
With 620/70R42 tires.
9300 PowrSync partial power shift speeds

Transmission — John Deere PowerShift

Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Type
full power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
64 qts (early) 60.6 L
56 qts (SN030001+) 53.0 L
60 qts (no PTO early) 56.8 L
54 qts (no PTO late) 51.1 L
120 qts (axles early) 113.6 L
108 qts (axles SN030001+) 102.2 L
With 620/70R42 tires.
9300 PowerShift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 9300 Tires
Ag front
620/70R42
Ag rear
620/70R42
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Length
274 inches 695 cm
Width
169 inches (duals) 429 cm
Height (cab)
137.5 inches 349 cm
Shipping weight
31,440 lbs 14261 kg
Ground clearance
28.8 inches (axles) 73 cm
Front axle
3.94 by 120 inches 100 by 3048 mm
Front axle
4.31 by 120 inches 109 by 3048 mm
Rear axle
3.94 by 120 inches 100 by 3048 mm
Rear axle
4.31 by 120 inches 109 by 3048 mm

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9300 based on its 360 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 9300.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.4 hrs

Approximately 14.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (270 gal / 1022.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~18.7 gal/hr (70.9 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 9300 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9300.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)360 hp
Kilowatts (kW)268.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)365 PS

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