John Deere 9300

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 9300 is a large, 4WD articulated tractor, part of the 9000 series, built for heavy-duty farm work. It is powered by a robust 12.5 L six-cylinder, turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine that delivers a maximum power of 358.32 hp at 1900 rpm and a peak torque of 1173 lb-ft at 1300 rpm. It features multiple transmission options, including 12-speed and 24-speed configurations with up to 24 forward and 6 reverse gears. The hydraulic system has a pump delivery rate of 44.5 GPM and can exert a maximum lift force of 17,208 lbs at the hitch point. The tractor has an unladen operating weight of 37,135 lbs based on test results.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 358.32 (maximum power at 1900 rpm)

Transmission: Multiple types (partially synchronized, partial power shift, full power shift)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 37,135 (unladen tractor mass from test results)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 13,870 lbs

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John Deere 9300 Tractor

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 765
Bore (in): 5
Stroke (in): 6.5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 358.32 (maximum power at 1900 rpm)

Transmission

Type: Multiple types (partially synchronized, partial power shift, full power shift)
Forward Gears: 24 (highest number provided among transmission options)
Reverse Gears: 6 (highest number provided among transmission options)
Total Gears: 12 or 24 (based on test results for different transmission options)

Dimensions

Length (in): 273.6
Width (in): 168.9
Height (in): 137.4
Operating Weight (lb): 37,135 (unladen tractor mass from test results)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 64
Front Tire Diameter (in): Unknown
Front Tire Width (in): Unknown
Rear Tire Diameter (in): Unknown
Rear Tire Width (in): Unknown
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year: 2001
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 13,870 lbs
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center PFC

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 29 to May 27, 1997

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 358.32 HP (267.20 kW) at 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 18.91 Gal/hr (71.58 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.371 lb/hp.hr (0.225 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed (2100 rpm): 17.58 Gal/hr (66.53 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.385 lb/hp.hr (0.234 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power (7th Gear): 285.11 HP (212.61 kW) with a drawbar pull of 24750 lbs (110.09 kN) and a speed of 4.32 mph (6.95 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.433 lb/hp.hr (0.263 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.23 Hp.hr/gal (3.20 kW.h/l)
Power at Reduced Engine Speed (12th Gear): 220.88 HP (164.71 kW) with a drawbar pull of 18610 lbs (82.78 kN) and a speed of 4.45 mph (7.16 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1173 lb.-ft. (1590 Nm) at 1300 rpm
Torque Rise: 46.3%

Hydraulic Performance

Pump Delivery Rate: 44.5 GPM (168.5 l/min)
Maximum Force Exerted: Lift force on frame 17208 lbs (76.6 kN) at a hitch point distance of 22.4 inches (569 mm)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 18.95 Hp.hr/gal (3.73 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 18.91 Gal/hr (71.58 l/h) at 1900 rpm

NTTL.(1997).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 1732 for John Deere 9300 Powrsync Diesel 12 and 24-Speed. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2040