Production

Where and when was the John Deere 8450 produced?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $78,707 (1983)
• The John Deere model 8450 was introduced, along with the 8650 and 8850, in 1982 as replacements for the 40-series four-wheel drive tractors.

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 8450?

• Engine: 225 hp (167.8 kW)
• PTO (claimed): 185 hp (138.0 kW)
• Drawbar (tested): 173.52 hp (129.4 kW)
• PTO (tested): 186.98 hp (139.4 kW)

Engine

What type of engine does the John Deere 8450 have?

• Model: John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 8450?

• Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
• Final drives: inboard planetary
• Differential lock: electro-hydraulic front and rear
• Steering: articulated power
• Brakes: power wet disc
• Cab: Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
• Transmission: 16-speed partial power shift

Capacity

What are the fuel and hydraulic capacities of the John Deere 8450?

• Fuel: 185 gal (700.2 L)
• Hydraulic system: 37.5 gal (141.9 L)

Hydraulics

What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 8450 have?

• Type: closed center constant-pressure
• Capacity: 37.5 gal (141.9 L)
• Valves: 2 to 4
• Pump flow: 32 gpm (121.1 lpm)

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the John Deere 8450 have?

• Rear Type: 3/3N
• Control: lower-link draft sensing
• Rear lift: 9,262 lbs (4201 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the John Deere 8450?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Clutch: hydraulic wet disc
• Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications for the John Deere 8450?

• Wheelbase: 125 inches (317 cm)
• Weight: 27560 to 29150 pounds
• Front tire: 18.4-34
• Rear tire: 18.4-34

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications for the John Deere 8450?

• Ground: negative
• Charging system: alternator
• Charging amps: 110
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 800
• Battery volts: 6