John Deere 8370R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8370R is a high-powered row-crop tractor part of the venerable 8R series, that combines cutting-edge technology and robust performance for demanding agricultural tasks. Manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 2014 to 2019, it's powered by a 9.0 L six-cylinder diesel engine by John Deere (PowerTech PSS, Serial No. RG6090U014981), designed with advanced features such as turbocharging, aftercooling, and an OHV valve configuration. It uses No. 2 Diesel fuel with DEF (32% aqueous urea solution). The engine offers a rated power output of 323.14 hp and a maximum power of 364.94 hp, with a peak torque of 1159 lb-ft at 1600 rpm and a torque rise of 43.6%. The tractor comes with two transmission options: an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) for a seamless range of speeds or an e23 full power shift transmission which provides 23 forward and 11 reverse gears (detailed gear speeds provided in test results) allowing operators to optimize the speed for various tasks. It supports a rear hitch with a significant lift capacity, ideal for heavy implements, and it's equipped with hydrostatic power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes for smooth operations and safe stopping. The spacious CommandView III cab offers comfort and enhanced visibility, and it's compatible with front and rear PTO, promoting versatility in attachment support. With its substantial operating weight (40410 lb with ballast) and large fuel capacity, the 8370R stands as a capable and reliable machine, ready for long, demanding days on the farm. Additional details from the test results include hydraulic performance data (pump delivery rate of 84.2 GPM, hydraulic power of 98.7 HP at 2114 psi delivery pressure), sound levels, tire specifications, fuel efficiency at standard PTO speed (18.55 Hp.hr/gal), and DEF consumption (0.47 Gal/hr at maximum power).
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 364.94 (max)/323.14 (rated)

Transmission: Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)/Full power shift

Drive Type: MFWD

Operating Weight: 40410 (with ballast)

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel with DEF (32% aqueous urea solution)

John Deere 8370R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 97% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Excellent
Greater than 91% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 82% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled with engine coolant heat exchanger for crankcase oil
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
OHV
Fuel Type
No. 2 Diesel with DEF (32% aqueous urea solution)
Induction Type
Turbocharged and aftercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
548
Bore (in)
4.661
Stroke (in)
5.354
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
364.94 (max)/323.14 (rated)

Transmission

Type
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)/Full power shift
Forward Gears
23 forward (detailed gear speeds provided in test results)
Reverse Gears
11 reverse (detailed gear speeds provided in test results)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
245
Width (in)
137.3 (with warning lamps)
Height (in)
129.3 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb)
40410 (with ballast)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000E/540 (optional)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
MFWD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
2019
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
IVN/III
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
26450 (at 24 inches)
Operator Station Type
CommandView III cab (standard)
Starter Type
12V electric
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 20 to November 6, 2014

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 364.94 HP (272.14 kW) at 1850 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 19.36 Gal/hr (73.29 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.373 lb/hp.hr (0.227 kg/kW.h)
  • DEF Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.47 Gal/hr (1.78 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Drawbar Power: 293.48 HP (218.85 kW) with a drawbar pull of 18940 lbs (84.25 kN) and a speed of 5.81 mph (9.35 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Power: 0.420 lb/hp.hr (0.255 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.76 Hp.hr/gal (3.30 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 1159 lb.-ft. (1572 Nm) at 1600 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 43.6%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Pump Delivery Rate: 84.2 GPM (318.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
  • Hydraulic Power: 98.7 HP (73.6 kW) at delivery pressure of 2114 psi (146 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 18.55 Hp.hr/gal (3.65 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 18.93 Gal/hr (71.67 l/h) at 2000 rpm



NTTL.(2014).Test 2102: John Deere 8370R. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2530