John Deere 8450

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8450 is a powerful utility tractor designed for tough farm work. It has a strong 4-wheel drive system and can turn easily with its special steering. The tractor has 16 gears for going forward and 6 for going backward, giving the driver lots of options.

Under the hood, there's a big John Deere diesel engine with 6 cylinders. This engine is very powerful, putting out 225 horsepower, which is more than most other tractors. It has a very high engine displacement, meaning it can do heavy jobs easily. The tractor is also quite heavy, weighing 29,150 pounds, which helps it stay stable during big tasks. It has a three-point hitch that can lift very heavy equipment, up to 9,262 pounds.

This tractor is built to handle all kinds of farm work. It has big agricultural tires both in front and back, measuring 34 inches tall and 18.4 inches wide. The John Deere 8450 is a bit longer than some tractors at 223.5 inches, but this gives it more stability. It also has a good cooling system that holds 42 quarts of coolant, helping the engine stay cool during long workdays.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 225 hp (167.8 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 29150 lb (13222 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8450 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 8450 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 8450 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 8450 is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 8450 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged and intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore
4.56 in (115.9 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
225 hp (167.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
6

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Articulated power