John Deere 8400T Specs ( 1997-1999 )
Overview
The John Deere 8400T is an agricultural crawler tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, from 1997 to 1999. It is equipped with an 8.1L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled engine, a 16-speed full powershift transmission, and a CommandView cab. The machine features a Category III/IIIN rear hitch with a 15,650 lb lift capacity and a tested PTO output of 255.16 hp.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1747, the tractor delivered a maximum PTO power of 255.16 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 27,993 lbs using gear 3 for the pull test.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a pressure/flow compensated hydraulic system with a 30 gpm pump flow at 2900 psi, supporting 3 to 5 valves and a rear lift capacity of 15,650 lbs.
Chassis and Track Specifications:
This crawler drive model has an 89-inch wheelbase and was manufactured to accommodate 16-inch, 24-inch, or 30-inch track widths.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl |
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| Air cleaner | two paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.56x5.06 inches (116 x 129 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 35.9 qts (34.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged intercooled / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496 ci (8.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 22.7 qts (21.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 195.75 hp (146.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 255.16 hp (190.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 260 qts (246.1 L) |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full powershift |
| Type | full powershift |
Mechanical
| Cab | CommandView Cab standard |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 130 gal (492.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 65 gal (246.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 65 gal (246.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Type | pressure/flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 15,650 lbs (7098 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 140 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 27,330 lbs (12396 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 17.7 inches (drawbar) (44 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 122.9 inches (312 cm) |
| Length | 207 inches (525 cm) |
| Operating weight | 25,000 lbs (11340 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
| Width | 103.7 inches (minimum) (263 cm) |
8400T Serial Numbers
| 1997 | 901001 |
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| 1998 | 902001 |
| 1999 | 904001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Rear of tractor |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 16-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25,000 lbs (11340 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
John Deere 8400T Tracks
| Width | 16 inches (40 cm) / 24 inches (60 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) |
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OCED Tractor Test 1747
| Description | Diesel 16-speed crawlerApril 8 - May 1, 1998Link: OCED Tractor Test 1747 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 9 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 13.6 gal/hour (51.5 l/hour) / 13.0 gal/hour (49.2 l/hour) / 13.0 gal/hour (49.2 l/hour) |
| Max power | 255.16 hp (190.3 kW) / 195.75 hp (146.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 27,993 lbs (12697 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 226.73 hp (169.1 kW) |
References
| Description | 8000/8000T Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere |
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Variants
| 8400 | wheeled tractor |
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| 8400T | crawler tractor |