John Deere 9400
The John Deere 9400 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): 425 hp / 316.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 33770 to 37410 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 425 hp / 316.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
256 gal
969.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
33770 to 37410 pounds
Overview
 | 1997 - 2001
9000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
9000 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $121,000 in 2001 | |
Variants | |
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9400 | wheeled tractor |
9400T | crawler |
John Deere 9400 Engine | |
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John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 9400 Power | |
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Engine | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 302 hp
225.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 345.00 hp
257.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 312.25 hp
232.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 256 gal
969.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 26 gal
98.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center PFC |
Capacity | 26 gal
98.4 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 5 |
Pump flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
IV/IVN OptOptional | |
Rear lift | 13,871 lbs
6291 kg |
14,445 lbs*Cat. IV
6552 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 137.8 inches
350 cm |
Weight | 33770 to 37410 pounds |
Front tire | 710/70R38 |
Rear tire | 710/70R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 140 |
Batteries | 3 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Coolant capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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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 710/70R38 tires. | |
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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 710/70R38 tires. | |
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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 710/70R38 tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 9400 Tires | |
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Ag front | 710/70R38 |
Ag rear | 710/70R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 137.8 inches
350 cm |
Length | 274 inches
695 cm |
Width | 172 inches (duals)
436 cm |
Height (cab) | 137.5 inches
349 cm |
Ground clearance | 28.8 inches (axles)
73 cm |
Front axle | 4.31 by 120 inches
109 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 4.31 by 120 inches
109 by 3048 mm |
John Deere 9400 Weight | |
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Shipping | 33,770 lbs
15318 kg |
Operating | 37,410 lbs
16969 kg |
Ballasted | 41,456 lbs
18804 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1733 | |
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Diesel 24-speed 4WD
May 2 - June 18, 1997
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1733 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 312.25 hp
232.8 kW |
Fuel use | 17.2 gal/hour
65.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 343.44 hp
256.1 kW |
Fuel use | 18.0 gal/hour
68.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 345.00 hp
257.3 kW |
Fuel use | 20.3 gal/hour
76.8 l/hour |
Max pull | 38,409 lbs
17422 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9400 based on its 425 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 9400.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.6 hrs
Approximately 11.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (256 gal / 969.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~22.1 gal/hr (83.7 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 9400 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9400.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)425 hp
Kilowatts (kW)316.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)430.9 PS
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