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 rated power output is 425 hp 316.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 33770 to 37410 pounds.

Overview

	1997 - 2001 9000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1997 - 2001
9000 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $121,000 in 2001

Variants
9400	wheeled tractor
9400T	crawler

John Deere 9400 Engine
John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 9400 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	256 gal 969.0 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	2 to 5
Pump flow	35 gpm 132.5 lpm
Total flow	44 gpm 166.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
	IV/IVN OptOptional
Rear lift	13,871 lbs 6291 kg
	14,445 lbs*Cat. IV 6552 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	137.8 inches 350 cm
Weight	33770 to 37410 pounds
Front tire	710/70R38
Rear tire	710/70R38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	140
Batteries	3
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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
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.

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.

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.

Dimensions

John Deere 9400 Tires
Ag front	710/70R38
Ag rear	710/70R38

Dimensions
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
Shipping	33,770 lbs 15318 kg
Operating	37,410 lbs 16969 kg
Ballasted	41,456 lbs 18804 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1733
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