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The 8RT 340 two-track row crop tractor is intelligently built to deliver the most integrated experience an operator can have.
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The 8RT 340 two-track row crop tractor is intelligently built to deliver the most integrated experience an operator can have.
| Engine description | John Deere PowerTech™ 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) |
| Engine displacement |
9.0 L 549 cu in. |
| Rated engine power |
ECE-R120: 250 kW 340 hp |
| Maximum engine power |
ECE-R120: 275 kW 374 hp |
| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) |
211 kW 284 hp |
| Transmission type |
Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph |
| Hydraulic pump rated output |
Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm |
| Rear hitch category (SAE designation) |
Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9,072 kg 20,000 lb Optional: Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6,803 kg 15,000 lb |
| Base machine weight |
e23, 63.5-cm (25-in.) tracks: 15,600 kg 34,400 lb |
| Engine Make | John Deere |
| Engine Model | JD9 |
| Engine Family | VJDXL09.0333 |
| Displacement (L) | 9 |
| Displacement (cu in.) | 549 |
| Rated Engine Power (hp) | 335 |
| Rated Engine Power (kw) | 250 |
| Rated Engine Power (PS) | 340 |
| Maximum Engine Power (hp) | 369 |
| Maximum Engine Power (kW) | 275 |
| Maximum Engine Power (PS) | 374 |
| Pump Rated Output |
85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm |
| Base Machine Weight (lb) | 34,400 |
| Base Machine Weight (kg) | 15,600 |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) |
| Engine type | In-line six, four valve |
| Engine family | MJDXL09.0333 |
| Rated speed | 2100 rpm |
| Aspiration | Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation |
| Cylinders liners | Wet-sleeve |
| Emission level | Final Tier 4 |
| After treatment type | Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Displacement |
9.0 L 549 cu in. |
| Rated power |
ECE-R120: 250 kW 340 hp |
| Rated PTO power (hp SAE) |
211 kW 284 hp |
| Power boost | 10 percent |
| Maximum engine power |
ECE-R120: 275 kW 374 hp |
| Engine peak torque |
At 1600 rpm: 1592 Nm 1174 lb-ft |
| PTO torque rise | 40 percent |
| Type |
Standard: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: John Deere AutoPowr IVT 40K, 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph |
| Transmission Type |
Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h 0.03-26 mph |
| Maximum Speed Forward |
Standard: 40 km/h 25 mph Optional: 42 km/h 26 mph |
| Minimum Speed Forward |
0.05 km/h 0.03 mph |
| Type | Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing |
| Pump rated output |
Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm |
| Available flow at a single rear SCV |
1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min 35 gpm 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) coupler: 159 L/min 42 gpm |
| Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs) |
Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 4 Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 5 and 6 available 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) ISO coupler: 1 |
| SCV control | Electronic |
| Hitch category (SAE designation) |
Standard: Category 4N/3 standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9072 kg 20,000 lb Optional: Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6803 kg 15,000 lb |
| Maximum lift capacity behind lift points |
Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg 26,729 lb |
| Sensing type | Electrohydraulic |
| Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation) |
Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 9,072 kg 20,000 lb Optional: Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitch point: 6,803 kg 15,000 |
| Maximum Lift Capacity at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point |
Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg 26,729 lb |
| Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610-mm Behind Hitch Point |
Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg 26,729 lb |
| Drawbar category |
Category 4 with heavy-duty support Optional: Category 4 |
| Maximum vertical load |
4,990 kg 11,000 lb Optional: 2,245 kg 4,950 lb |
| Type |
Independent Standard: 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm Optional: 44 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 rpm 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm |
| Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds) |
IVT: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,000 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1594 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,814 engine rpm e23 PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 1,995 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1,590 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,810 engine rpm |
| Multispeed PTO option availability | Available: 45-mm (1.75-in.), 1000-rpm and 1000E economy rpm PTO, in-cab shiftable |
| PTO actuation | Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation |
| PTO Category |
45 mm 1.75 in. 20-spline, 1,000 rpm |
| Rated PTO Power (hp) | 284 |
| Rated PTO Power (kW) | 211 |
| Rated PTO Power (PS) | 288 |
| Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000) |
1,000 PTO rpm 2,000 rpm |
| Engagement Method | Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation |
| Number of Splines | 20 |
| Final drive type | Inboard planetary three pinion |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary three pinion |
| Tread spacing |
Standard: 1828.8 to 3048 mm 72 to 120 in. |
| Drive type | Camso® 4500 and 6500 General Ag Series - friction drive track belts |
| Track width |
Standard: 635 mm 25 in. Available: 419 mm 16.5 in. 457 mm 18 in. 609 mm 24 in. 762 mm 30 in. |
| Mid-rollers | Three |
| Track Drive Type | Camso™ AG 4500 (MICHELIN® BIBTRACK® 150) Friction Drive |
| Track Tread Spacing |
1828.8 to 3048 mm 72 to 120 in. |
| Number Of Mid Rollers | Three |
| Type | Standard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump backup |
| Alternator size |
Standard: 200 amp Optional: 330 amp |
| Battery options | 12 V |
| Working lights | 18–24 light-emitting diode (LED) |
| Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED) |
Standard: halogen, 65 W Available: LED |
| Total cold cranking amps | 1,850 CCA |
| Battery Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Battery Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) | 1,900 |
| Alternator Capacity |
200 amp Optional: 330 amp |
| Driving Lights | LED |
| Seat |
Degree of seat swivel, left hand 25 degree (angle) Degree of seat swivel, right hand 40 degree (angle) Standard: air suspension |
| Cab suspension | Four-post cab suspension |
| Instructional seat | Standard |
| Display |
Standard: 4600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm 10 in. |
| Radio | AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna |
| Inner cab volume |
3.24 m3 114 cu ft |
| Cab glass area |
6.52 m2 70.18 sq ft |
| Seat Suspension | Air suspension |
| Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand (degree (angle)) | 25 |
| Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand (degree (angle)) | 40 |
| Primary Display |
G5ᴾˡᵘˢ Display - 325 mm 12.8 in. |
| Inner Cab Volume (cu ft) | 114 |
| Inner Cab Volume (m³) | 3.24 |
| Cab Glass Area (sq ft) | 70.18 |
| Cab Glass Area (m²) | 6.52 |
| Base machine weight |
e23, 63.5-cm (25-in.) tracks: 15,600 kg 34,400 lb |
| Maximum ballast level |
17,700 kg 39,000 lb |
| Maximum permissible weight |
18,200 kg 40,100 lb |
| Crankcase oil volume |
25.7 L 6.8 U.S. gal. |
| Fuel tank |
764 L 202 U.S. gal. |
| Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank |
31.3 L 8.3 U.S. gal. |
| Cooling system |
42.3 L 11.2 U.S. gal. |
| Transmission-hydraulic system |
197 L 52 U.S. gal. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) | 202 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
764 CTIS: 651 |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (gal.) | 8.3 |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (L) | 31.3 |
| Cooling System Capacity (gal.) | 11.2 |
| Cooling System Capacity (L) | 42.3 |
| Transmission - Hydraulic System (gal) | 52 |
| Transmission - Hydraulic System (L) | 197 |
| Crankcase Oil Volume (gal) | 6.8 |
| Crankcase Oil Volume (L) | 25.7 |
| Interval for engine oil change | 500 hours |
| Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change | 1,500 hours |
| Interval for engine coolant change | 6,000 hours |
| Guidance | Integrated AutoTrac™ |
| Telematic | JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination) |
| Remote diagnostics | JDLink hardware standard |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
| Date collected | 07-May-2026 |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
| Wheel or Track Configuration | 2-Track |
| Engine Make | John Deere |
| Engine Model | JD9 |
| Engine Family | VJDXL09.0333 |
| Emissions Certifications | Final Tier 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 9 |
| Displacement (cu in.) | 549 |
| Aspiration | Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation |
| Number of Cylinders | Six |
| Cylinder Liners | Wet-sleeve |
| Aftertreatment Type | Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Rated Engine Speed (rpm) | 2,100 |
| Rated Engine Power (hp) | 335 |
| Rated Engine Power (kW) | 250 |
| Rated Engine Power (PS) | 340 |
| Engine Torque at Rated Speed (lb-ft) | 1,174 |
| Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Nm) | 1,592 |
| Maximum Engine Power (hp) | 369 |
| Maximum Engine Power (kW) | 275 |
| Maximum Engine Power (PS) | 374 |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
At 1,600 rpm: 1,592 Nm 1,174 lb-ft |
| Power Bulge (%) | 10 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Alternative Fuel Type | B30 Diesel Compatible |
| Torque Rise (%) | 40 |
| Hydraulic System Type | Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing |
| Pump Rated Output |
85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm |
| Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs) |
Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: four Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: five and six available |
| Available Flow at a Single Rear SCV |
1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min 35 gpm |
| SCV Control | Electronic |
| Steering Type | Electric command steering with electric pump backup |
| Guidance | Integrated AutoTrac™ |
| Connectivity | JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination) |
| Remote Diagnostics | JDLink hardware standard |
| Base Machine Weight (lb) | 34,400 |
| Base Machine Weight (kg) | 15,600 |
| Maximum Ballast Level (lb) | 39,000 |
| Maximum Ballast Level (kg) | 17,700 |
| Maximum Permissible Weight (lb) | 40,100 |
| Maximum Permissible Weight (kg) | 18,200 |