John Deere 8400 Specs ( 1995-1999 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.56x5.06 inches (116 x 129 mm) |
| Compression | 15.1:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 30 qts (28.4 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 496 ci (8.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 202.28 hp (150.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 252.21 hp (188.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 148 qts (140.1 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 11.5 qts (10.9 L) |
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| Front hubs | 3.2 qts (each) (3.0 L) |
| Fuel | 135 gal (511.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 37 gal (140.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 37 gal (140.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| SCV flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 11700 lbs (5307 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1930 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 140 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 23.2 inches (58 cm) |
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| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 120.2 inches (305 cm) |
| Length | 206.5 inches (524 cm) |
| Rack and pinion rear axle | 4.331 by 118.5 inches (110 by 3009 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 inches (294 cm) |
| Front tire | 14.9R34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R46 |
| Weight | 18709 to 19190 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 inches (294 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46 |
8400 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft. |
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8400 Serial Numbers
| 1995 | 1001 |
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| 1996 | 6001 |
| 1997 | 10001 |
| 1998 | 20001 |
| 1999 | 24001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 8400 Weight
| Ballasted | 29562 lbs (13409 kg) |
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| Operating | 19190 lbs (8704 kg) |
| Shipping | 18709 lbs (8486 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1691
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 12 - May 9, 1995Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1691 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 8 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 13.1 gal/hour (49.6 l/hour) / 12.6 gal/hour (47.7 l/hour) / 12.5 gal/hour (47.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 252.21 hp (188.1 kW) / 202.28 hp (150.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 29,240 lbs (13263 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 228.29 hp (170.2 kW) |
References
| Description | New 8000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere / 8000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 8100, 8200, 8300 and 8400 Tractors (OMAR113872) published in 1994 |
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