John Deere 8420T

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8420T is a powerful crawler tractor built for tough farming jobs. It has tracks instead of wheels, which helps it move well on different types of ground. The tractor is big, measuring 207 inches long, 103.7 inches wide, and 122.9 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 26,380 pounds, which is above average for tractors like this.

Under the hood, the 8420T has a strong John Deere diesel engine with 6 cylinders. The engine makes 284 horsepower, which is quite high for tractors. It has a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of control. The tractor has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. It also has a closed center hydraulic system, which helps it work well with different farm equipment. The driver sits in a comfortable cab, making long work days easier.

Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 284 hp (211.8 kW)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 26380 lb (11966 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8420T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8420T is Average. It is greater than 61% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Crawler tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8420T is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Crawler tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8420T is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Crawler tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8420T is Average. It is greater than 67% of similar Crawler tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Crawler tractors