John Deere 8450

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8450 is a robust four-wheel drive tractor designed to handle a variety of agricultural tasks with ease. The chassis is a 4x4 articulated 4WD, well-suited for heavy-duty applications. It has the ability to navigate tough terrains thanks to its articulated power steering and sturdy agricultural tires measuring 18.4 inches in width and 34 inches in diameter. At the heart of the 8450 is a turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine, manufactured by John Deere with a displacement of 466 cubic inches. The engine delivers a power output of 225 horsepower at a rated RPM of 2100. It is equipped with a liquid cooling system that has a capacity of 42 quarts to maintain optimum operating temperatures. The transmission is a partial power shift type, offering 16 forward and 6 reverse gears, providing flexibility and precision in movement. The tractor's operating weight is a hefty 29150 pounds, indicating its capacity for substantial workloads. The three-point hitch system, adhering to Category 3 standards, can lift up to 9262 pounds at a 24-inch distance, providing substantial lifting capability for a variety of implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Four-Wheel Drive

Power Output: 225

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 29150

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8450 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 93% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Excellent
Greater than 96% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 72% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged and intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
466
Bore (in)
4.5625
Stroke (in)
4.75
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
225

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
6
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
223.5
Width (in)
-
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
29150

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Articulated power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
42
Front Tire Diameter (in)
34
Front Tire Width (in)
18.4
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
34
Rear Tire Width (in)
18.4
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch (Category 3/3N)
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
9262 lbs at 24 inches
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
12 volts
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Closed-center constant pressure