Production

Who manufactures the John Deere 8R 340 and where?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Row-Crop tractor
• Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
• Original price: $408,496 (2020)

Variants

What are the different models available for the John Deere 8R 340?

• 8R 340: wheeled
• 8RT 340: two-track
• 8RX 340: four-track

Horsepower

How much horsepower does the John Deere 8R 340 produce?

• Engine (gross): 340 hp / 253.5 kW
• Engine (max): 374 hp / 278.9 kW
• PTO (claimed): 284 hp / 211.8 kW
• Drawbar (tested): 267.86 hp / 199.7 kW
• PTO (tested): 346.20 hp / 258.2 kW

Engine

What type of engine does the John Deere 8R 340 have?

• Engine: John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
• Fuel tank: 192 gal / 726.7 L
• Exhaust fluid (DEF): 9.8 gal / 37.1 L

Mechanical

What are the key mechanical features of the John Deere 8R 340?

• Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
• Final drives: inboard planetary
• Steering: power
• Cab: standard with air-conditioning.
• Transmissions: 23-speed full power shift, infinitely variable transmission

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 8R 340?

• Type: closed-center pressure flow compensated
• Pressure: 2958 psi / 204.0 bar
• Rear valves: 4 to 6
• Pump flow: 60 gpm / 227.1 lpm, 84 gpm / 317.9 lpm *Optional
• SCV flow: 35 gpm / 132.5 lpm (rear)

Tractor hitch

What are the hitch specifications for the John Deere 8R 340?

• Rear Type: IVN/III
• Control: electro-hydraulic draft sensing
• Rear lift (at 24\"/610mm): 20000 lbs / 9072 kg, 15200 lbs / 6894 kg *Optional
• Front Hitch: IIIN
• Front lift (at ends): 11464 lbs / 5200 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO details for the John Deere 8R 340?

• Rear PTO: independent
• Clutch: electro-hydraulic wet disc
• Rear RPM: 1000 (1.75)
• Engine RPM: 1000@2003, 1000E@1596
• Front PTO: independent *Optional
• Clutch: electro-hydraulic wet disc
• Front RPM: 1000 (1.375)
• Engine RPM: 1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the John Deere 8R 340?

• Wheelbase: 120.1 inches / 305 cm
• Weight: 27800 to 28530 pounds
• Front tire: 420/85R34
• Rear tire: 480/80R50

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 8R 340?

• Ground: negative
• Charging system: alternator
• Charging amps: 250, 330 *Optional
• Batteries: 2
• Battery CCA: 925
• Battery volts: 12
• Battery Group: 31