John Deere 8400


John Deere 8400 tractor photo
1995 - 1999
Model year
8000/8000T Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
8300
8400
222.2hp*
250.0hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
John Deere 8400 Engine
John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8400 Power
PTO (claimed)225 hp
167.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)202.28 hp
150.8 kW
PTO (tested)252.21 hp
188.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.
Capacity
Fuel135 gal
511.0 L
Hydraulic system37 gal
140.0 L
Front hubs3.2 qts (each)
3.0 L
Front diff.11.5 qts
10.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity37 gal
140.0 L
Pressure2900 psi
200.0 bar
Valves3 to 5
SCV flow30 gpm
113.6 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Controlelectro-hydraulic draft sensing
Rear lift11700 lbs
5307 kg
 15650 lbsOptOptional
7098 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)
 1000 (1.375)OptOptional
 540 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine RPM540@1930
 1000@2200
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase116.1 inches
294 cm
Weight18709 to 19190 pounds
Front tire14.9R34
Rear tire18.4R46
Full dimensions and tires ...
8400 Serial Number Location
John Deere 8400 serial number location
Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft.
8400 Serial Numbers
19951001
19966001
199710001
199820001
199924001

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps140
Batteries2
Battery CCA925
Battery volts12
References
8400 references literature
New 8000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere
8000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 8100, 8200, 8300 and 8400 Tractors (OMAR113872) published in 1994
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