John Deere 8420T

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8420T is a high-power track tractor designed for heavy-duty farm work. It is outfitted with a powerful 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine with a displacement of 496 cubic inches. The tractor features an electro-hydraulic power steering system and a closed center pressure-flow-compensated hydraulic system. It has a 16-speed full power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, allowing for a wide range of speed options. With its operating weight of 26,380 pounds, the 8420T can handle substantial towing and payload tasks. It offers a cab operator station for comfort and protection during long hours of field work. The John Deere 8420T is built tough to meet the demands of modern-day farming and increase productivity with its robust track system and advanced engine technology.

Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 284

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 26380

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8420T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 54% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 57% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 496
Bore (in): 4.56
Stroke (in): 5.06
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 284

Transmission

Type: Full power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 207
Width (in): 103.7
Height (in): 122.9
Operating Weight (lb): 26380

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: Track
Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 35.9
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Track
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: III/IIIN
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)