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John Deere 8450 Specs ( 1982-1988 )

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Production

Description Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $78,707 in 1983
Drive type Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.5625x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression 15.5:1
Coolant capacity 42 qts (39.7 L)
Description John Deere / intercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 466 ci (7.6 L)
Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Power 225 hp (167.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 173.52 hp (129.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 185 hp (138.0 kW)
PTO (tested) 186.98 hp (139.4 kW)

Transmission

Clutch Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Description Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.
Gears 16 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity 150 qts (142.0 L)
Transmission Quad-Range
Transmission type 16-speed partial power shift
Type partial power shift

Mechanical

Description Articulated power steering / Power wet disc brakes / Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Differential lock electro-hydraulic front and rear
Drive type Four-wheel drive
Final drives inboard planetary

Capacity

Fuel 185 gal (700.2 L)
Hydraulic system 37.5 gal (141.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 37.5 gal (141.9 L)
Pump flow 32 gpm (121.1 lpm)
Type closed center constant-pressure
Valves 2 to 4

Hitch

Control lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift 9,262 lbs (4201 kg)
Rear Type 3/3N

PTO

Clutch hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type 1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery CCA 800
Battery volts 6
Charging amps 110
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front axle Standard axle: 3.938 by 96 inches (100 by 2438 mm) / Long axle: 3.937 by 118.6 inches (99 by 3012 mm)
Length 223.5 inches (567 cm)
Long axle rear axle 3.937 by 118.6 inches (99 by 3012 mm)
Operating weight 29150 lbs (13222 kg)
Shipping weight 27560 lbs (12501 kg)
Standard axle rear axle 3.938 by 96 inches (100 by 2438 mm)
Wheelbase 125 inches (317 cm)
Front tire 18.4-34
Rear tire 18.4-34
Weight 27560 to 29150 pounds
Wheelbase 125 inches (317 cm)
Ag front 18.4-34 / 24.5-32
Ag rear 18.4-34 / 24.5-32

8450 Serial Numbers

1982 1000
1983 2000
1984 3501
1985 5001
1986 5501
1987 6001
1988 6501
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.

John Deere 8450 attachments

Description blade

Nebraska Tractor Test 1436

Description Diesel Quad-Range 4WDMay 12 - 27, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1436 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 11.9 gal/hour (45.0 l/hour) / 12.0 gal/hour (45.4 l/hour)
Max power 173.52 hp (129.4 kW)
Max pull 26,567 lbs (12050 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 186.98 hp (139.4 kW)

References

Description Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere / 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors published in 1981, by John Deere / 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors published in 1983, by John Deere / 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere / 8450, 8650, 8850 Competition published in 1982, by John Deere / Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere

Speeds

Description 18.4-38 tires