John Deere 9400T
The John Deere 9400T 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: PowrSync. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 42,620 lbs 19332 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 425 hp / 316.9 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
20.1 gal/hour
76.1 l/hour
Transmission
PowrSync
Operating Weight
42,620 lbs
19332 kg
Overview
 | 2000 - 2001
9000 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
9000 Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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9400 | wheeled tractor |
9400T | crawler |
John Deere 9400T Engine | |
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John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 9400T Transmission | |
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24-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 9400T Power | |
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Engine | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 323.43 hp
241.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 346.53 hp
258.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | electro-hydraulic |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III,IV |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 42,620 lbs
19332 kg |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
References | |
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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 diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical |
Displacement | 765 ci
12.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.00x6.50 inches
127 x 165 mm |
Power | 425 hp
316.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — PowrSync
Transmission | PowrSync |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 9400T Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 42,620 lbs
19332 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1791 | |
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Diesel 24-speed crawler
March 27 - April 13, 2001
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1791 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 346.53 hp
258.4 kW |
Fuel use | 18.8 gal/hour
71.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 299.66 hp
223.5 kW |
Fuel use | 17.7 gal/hour
67.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 331.95 hp
247.5 kW |
Fuel use | 17.9 gal/hour
67.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 323.43 hp
241.2 kW |
Fuel use | 20.1 gal/hour
76.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 42,421 lbs
19242 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9400T 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 9400T.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 0.9 hrs
Approximately 0.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (20.1 gal / 76.1 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 9400T Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9400T.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)425 hp
Kilowatts (kW)316.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)430.9 PS
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