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John Deere 8345R Specs ( 2009-2010 )

Name: John Deere 8345R
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 8345R is a farm tractor produced between 2009 and 2010 in Waterloo, Iowa, featuring a 9.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with an Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), a 180-gallon fuel tank, and a standard CommandView cab. Performance testing recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 26,971 lbs and a maximum tested PTO power of 343.45 hp.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data shows the 8345R achieved a maximum drawbar horsepower of 316.52 hp and a maximum PTO output of 343.45 hp.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a closed-center hydraulic system providing 44 gpm total flow and a rear lift capacity rated at 18,300 lbs at the 24-inch mark.

Engine and Transmission Specifications: This model features a 548 cubic inch diesel engine with electronic high-pressure common rail fuel delivery paired with an Infinitely Variable Transmission.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.661x5.354 inches (118 x 136 mm)
Compression	16.3:1
Coolant capacity	42.3 qts (40.0 L)
Description	John Deere / variable geometry turbocharger diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	548 ci (9.0 L)
Emission control	selective catalyst reduction
Emissions	Tier 3
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	380 hp (283.4 kW)
Operating RPM	1500-2100
Rated Power (gross)	345 hp (257.3 kW)
Rated Power (net)	330 hp (246.1 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	29.5 qts (27.9 L)
Drawbar (tested)	249.74 hp (186.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	345 hp (257.3 kW)
Engine (max)	380 hp (283.4 kW)
Engine (net)	330 hp (246.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)	284 hp (211.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	325.01 hp (242.4 kW)

Transmission

Description	The IVT is available with either a 40 km/h or 50 km/h maximum speed.
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	160 qts (151.4 L)
Transmission	John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Type	infinitely variable transmission (IVT)

Mechanical

Description	Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / CommandView cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional automatic temperature controls, electronically-controlled mirrors, sun shades, instructor seat, and front/rear windshield wipers.
Differential lock	hydraulic rear standard
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power
Trailer brakes	hydraulic (optional)

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	6.8 gal (25.7 L)
Fuel	180 gal (681.3 L)
Hydraulic system	40 gal (151.4 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	40 gal (151.4 L)
Front valves	0 to 2
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 6
SCV flow	35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Total flow	44 gpm (166.5 lpm)
Type	closed center, pressrue and flow compensated
Valves	3 to 5

Hitch

Drawbar	Cat 4
Front Hitch	optional with ILS
Front lift	11,000 lbs (4989 kg)
Front lift (at ends)	11450 lbs (5193 kg)
Rear Arms	hydraulic center link optional
Rear lift	15000 lbs (6804 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	18,300 lbs (8300 kg)
Rear Type	IVN/III

PTO

Front PTO	optional independent
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1-3/4)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle)	23.1 inches (1500 axle Group 42 tires) (58 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	24.9 inches (Group 47 tires) (63 cm)
Front axle	1500 MFWD / ILS 42 KPH / ILS 50 KPH
Front tread	60 to 144 inches (152 to 365 cm)
Ground clearance	27 inches (68 cm)
Height (cab)	127.7 inches (324 cm)
Length	241.3 inches (612 cm)
Rear axle	4.724 by 96 inches (119 by 2438 mm) / 4.724 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
Shipping weight	25,868 lbs (11733 kg)
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (305 cm)
Width	137.3 inches (warning lamps) (348 cm)
Front tire	420/85R34
Rear tire	480/80R50
Weight	25868 to 28902 pounds
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (305 cm)
Ag front	420/85R34
Ag rear	480/80R50
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 380/80R38. Rear: 480/80R50

8345R Serial Number Location

Description	Serial number plate on the front-right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

John Deere 8345R Weight

Max capacity	39683 lbs (18000 kg)
Max front axle	17637 lbs (8000 kg)
Max rear axle	25353 lbs (11500 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1972

Description	Diesel IVT 4WDMay 11 - June 4, 2010Link: OCED Tractor Test 1972 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5.6-MPH used for power test. / Gear 3.5-MPH used for pull test.
Fuel use	17.3 gal/hour (65.5 l/hour) / 15.5 gal/hour (58.7 l/hour)
Max power	325.01 hp (242.4 kW) / 249.74 hp (186.2 kW)
Max pull	27,125 lbs (12303 kg)

References

Description	8R/8RT Series published in 2009, by John Deere / 8R/8RT Series - Top 10 Feature & Benefits, plus Tractor Optimization Tips published in 2009, by John Deere

Speeds

Description	With 480/80R50 rear tires.

Variants

8345R	wheeled tractor
8345RT	crawler tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2130

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Test Date: October 5 -23, 2015

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

343.45 hp

@ 1750 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

304.17 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

328.12 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,101 lb-ft (1,492 Nm)
Torque Rise	44.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	304.17	226.82	2099	16.38	62.02	0.35	1.31
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	343.45	256.11	1750	17.87	67.65	0.38	1.43

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
304.17	2099	16.38	0.38	N/A	0.35
265.39	2156	14.53	0.38	N/A	0.26
200.06	2166	11.45	0.40	N/A	0.21
134.27	2179	8.76	0.46	N/A	0.14
67.41	2188	6.23	0.65	N/A	0.12
0.26	2200	3.64	97.54	N/A	0.10

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power—10th Gear-Manual mode	276.77	19,702	5.27	4.60	67	212
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—10th Gear-M...	216.45	14,754	5.50	3.00	61	193
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—10th Gear-M...	147.11	9,851	5.60	1.80	64	188
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.7 ...	216.40	14,963	5.42	3.20	60	213
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.8 ...	147.50	9,854	5.61	1.80	65	196

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
7th Gear	225.57	26,971	3.14	2154	13.80	49	192	29.05	0.01	15.25	0.46
8th Gear	258.42	25,941	3.74	2125	10.50	49	198	29.06	0.01	15.97	0.44
9th Gear	272.71	22,936	4.46	2100	6.30	68	213	28.76	0.01	16.69	0.42
10th Gear	276.77	19,702	5.27	2100	4.60	67	212	28.75	0.01	16.94	0.41
11th Gear	280.48	17,092	6.15	2101	4.00	53	213	29.08	0.01	17.15	0.41
12th Gear	282.04	14,759	7.17	2100	3.30	57	211	29.08	0.01	17.25	0.41
13th Gear	279.97	12,538	8.38	2099	2.70	58	215	29.07	0.01	17.06	0.41

Manual Mode 1750 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
7th Gear	225.74	26,960	3.14	2154	13.70	49	191	29.05	0.01	15.31	0.46
8th Gear	259.12	26,002	3.74	2127	10.50	49	192	29.07	0.01	15.93	0.44
9th Gear	281.69	24,694	4.28	2053	8.20	50	205	29.08	0.01	16.62	0.42
10th Gear	301.31	23,753	4.76	1949	7.10	51	206	29.08	0.01	17.05	0.41
11th Gear	306.87	23,103	4.98	1750	6.70	53	216	29.08	0.01	17.16	0.41
12th Gear	312.43	19,977	5.87	1749	5.00	56	216	29.08	0.01	17.55	0.40
13th Gear	315.20	17,158	6.89	1751	4.00	56	217	29.08	0.01	17.66	0.40
14th Gear	314.38	14,793	7.97	1751	3.40	57	217	29.08	0.01	17.60	0.40
15th Gear	316.52	12,758	9.31	1750	2.70	57	216	29.08	0.01	17.73	0.40

Auto Mode (Unballasted)

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition Mph	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
255.76	26,043	3.68	1573	11.00	50	213	29.07	4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)	0.02	16.59	0.42
271.43	22,946	4.44	1556	6.50	69	215	28.76	4.8 mph (7.8 km/h)	0.02	17.27	0.41
276.31	19,853	5.22	1550	4.70	67	215	28.76	5.6 mph (9.0 km/hr)	0.02	17.63	0.40
281.61	17,038	6.20	1574	4.00	54	215	29.08	6.6 mph (10.6 km/h)	0.01	17.92	0.39
281.76	14,723	7.18	1576	3.20	57	214	29.08	7.6 mph (12.2 km/h)	0.01	18.06	0.39
278.79	12,380	8.45	1588	2.70	59	213	29.07	8.8 mph (14.2 km/h)	0.01	17.98	0.39

Category: IVN Quick Attach: Yes

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	28.50	725
b	20.50	520
c	20.90	532
d	18.90	480
e	12.00	304
f	14.40	365
g	38.20	970
h	9.10	230
i	23.60	599
j	23.80	605
k	28.70	730
l	52.80	1340
m	25.90	657
n	40.10	1019
o	9.10	230
p	50.10	1272
q	41.50	1055
r	45.70	1160

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers and air to air aftercooler and D.E.F (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	548 cu in (8984 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with duals
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	23 forward (26.10 mph max)
Wheelbase	121.30 in (3080 mm)
Front Tread Width	64.0 to 88.0 in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 to 132.6 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	27,645 lbs ( 12,539 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R50;***;12(85)
Front Tires	Two 420/85R34;***;26(180)
Height of Drawbar	21.00 in (535 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	16,320 lbs
Front	11,500 lbs
Total	27,820 lbs

John Deere 8345R Specs ( 2009-2010 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

8345R Serial Number Location

John Deere 8345R Weight

OCED Tractor Test 1972

References

Speeds

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM

Manual Mode 1750 Engine RPM

Auto Mode (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks