John Deere 8400R

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8400R is a 4WD row-crop tractor that is part of the 8R series, manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, from 2016 to 2019. It features a 9.0 L, six-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine with a displacement of 548 cubic inches, yielding 400 horsepower at an engine rated RPM of 2100. It comes with a full power shift transmission that offers 23 forward and 11 reverse gears. This model also features hydrostatic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a CommandView III cab as its standard operator station. The 8400R is designed to handle a variety of row-crop tillage, planting, and harvesting applications, with a strong focus on power, durability, and operator comfort.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 400

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: MFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive

Operating Weight: 32691

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8400R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 92% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Above Average

Greater than 73% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 81% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.65
Stroke (in): 5.35
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 400

Transmission

Type: Full power shift
Forward Gears: 23
Reverse Gears: 11
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 245
Width (in): 137.3 (without warning lamp)
Height (in): 129.3
Operating Weight (lb): 32691

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000 (1.75), 1000/1000E (1.75) - (optional), 540/1000 (1.375) - (optional)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: MFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive
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: IVN/III
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 15000 (standard), 20000 (optional)
Operator Station Type: CommandView III cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center, load sensing, pressure flow compensated