John Deere
8R 340 Tractor
Row Crop 4WD Tractors
Maximize efficiency with the John Deere 8R 340 tractor, delivering 340 HP power, advanced precision agriculture technology, and superior comfort—engineered for high-performance farming in the most demanding field conditions.
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Model / part number: 8140RW
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs12 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere
- Engine Model
- PowerTech 9.0 L
- Engine Family
- MJDXL09.0333
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 549 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 9.0 L
- Rated Engine Power
- 250 kW
- Maximum Engine Power
- 275 kW
- Transmission Type
- Standard: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 40K, 40 km/h (24.9 mph); Optional: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h (31 mph); John Deere AutoPowr IVT 40K, 0.05-42 km/h (0.03-26 mph); John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h (0.03-31 mph)
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 4N/3
- Pump Rated Output
- Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min (60 gpm); Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min (84 gpm)
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 28000 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 12700 kg
Machine Configuration2 specifications
- Wheel or Track Configuration
- Wheel
- Drive Type
- 4WD
Engine20 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere
- Engine Model
- PowerTech 9.0 L
- Engine Family
- MJDXL09.0333
- Emissions Certifications
- Final Tier 4
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 549 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 9.0 L
- Aspiration
- Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder Liners
- Wet-sleeve
- Aftertreatment Type
- Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
- Rated Engine Speed
- 2100 rpm
- Rated Engine Power
- 250 kW
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Imperial)
- 1174.0 lb-ft
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Metric)
- 1592 Nm
- Maximum Engine Power
- 275 kW
- Maximum Engine Torque
- At 1600 rpm: 1592 Nm / 1174 lb-ft
- Power Bulge
- 10 %
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Alternative Fuel Type
- B20 Diesel Compatible
- Torque Rise
- 40 %
Transmission3 specifications
- Transmission Type
- Standard: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 40K, 40 km/h (24.9 mph); Optional: e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h (31 mph); John Deere AutoPowr IVT 40K, 0.05-42 km/h (0.03-26 mph); John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h (0.03-31 mph)
- Maximum Speed Forward
- 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Minimum Speed Forward
- 0.05 km/h (0.03 mph)
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)9 specifications
- PTO Category
- Standard: 45 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm; Optional: 45 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 rpm; 45 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm
- Rated PTO Power (Imperial)
- 284 hp
- Rated PTO Power (Metric)
- 211 kW
- Rated PTO Power (Other)
- 288 PS
- Economy PTO Speeds
- 1000E rpm
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000)
- 1810 / 1995
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540 E/1000/1.000 E)
- -- / 1995 / 1590
- Engagement Method
- Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation
- Number of Splines
- 20
Front PTO3 specifications
- PTO Speed
- 1000
- Front PTO Rotation
- 35 mm (1.375 in.) 21 spline, 1000 rpm; 45 mm (1.75 in.) 20 spline, 1000 rpm (available through parts only); 35 mm (1.375 in.) 6 spline, 1000 rpm (available dependent on location)
- Engine rpm (at Rated PTO Speeds)
- 2000 rpm
Front Hitch3 specifications
- Front Hitch Category
- Category 3N
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Imperial)
- 11464 lb.
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Metric)
- 5200 kg
Rear Hitch5 specifications
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 4N/3
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
- 11464
- Maximum Lift Capacity at 610 mm Behind Hitch Point
- 9072
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610 mm Behind Hitch Point
- 15000 / 20000 lb (6803 / 9072 kg)
- Sensing Type
- Electrohydraulic
Drawbar2 specifications
- Drawbar Category
- Standard: Category 4 with heavy-duty support; Optional: Category 4
- Maximum Vertical Load
- Standard: 4,990 kg (11,000 lb); Optional: 2,245 kg (4,950 lb)
Hydraulics7 specifications
- Hydraulic System Type
- Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing
- Pump Rated Output
- Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min (60 gpm); Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min (84 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
- Available Flow at a Single Rear SCV
- 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min (35 gpm)
- Available Flow at Front SCVs (Imperial)
- 25 gpm
- Available Flow at Front SCVs (Metric)
- 96 L/min
- SCV Control
- Electronic
Front Axle2 specifications
- Front Axle Type
- Standard: ILS; Optional: 1500 Series MFWD
- Front Axle Differential Lock
- ILS / 1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic
Rear Axle3 specifications
- Rear Axle Type
- Standard: Long, 120 mm (4.72 in.) diameter by 3,010 mm (118.5 in.) length with Double Taper Wheel Hubs; Optional: Long, 120 mm (4.72 in.) diameter by 3,010 mm (118.5 in.) length with Double Flat Wheel Hubs; Short, 120 mm (4.72 in.) diameter by 2,550 mm (100.4 in.) length with Double Flat Wheel Hubs
- Rear Differential Lock
- Full-locking electrohydraulic
- Final Drive
- Inboard planetary three pinion
Steering & Brakes1 specifications
- Steering Type
- Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump back-up; Optional: ActiveCommand Steering 2 (ACS™ 2) with electronic backup pump
Tires2 specifications
- Wheel Tread Range
- Standard (ILS): 1524-3657 mm (60-144 in.); Optional (1500 Series MFWD): 1524-3657 mm
- Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
- Optional
Electrical System5 specifications
- Battery Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Cold Cranking Amps
- 1900 CCA
- Alternator Capacity
- 200 amp / 330 amp optional
- Working Lights
- 18 halogen / 20–24 LED optional
- Driving Lights
- Halogen (65 W) / LED optional
Operator Station11 specifications
- Seat Suspension
- Air seat / ActiveSeat™ II Optional
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
- 25 degree (angle)
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
- 40 degree (angle)
- Cab Suspension
- Adjustable cab suspension optional
- Instructional Seat
- Standard
- Primary Display
- G5ᴾˡᵘˢ 12.8 in (325 mm)
- Radio
- AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna
- Inner Cab Volume (Imperial)
- 114.0 cu ft
- Inner Cab Volume (Metric)
- 3.24 m³
- Cab Glass Area (Imperial)
- 70.61 sq ft
- Cab Glass Area (Metric)
- 6.56 m²
Technology Integration3 specifications
- Guidance
- Integrated AutoTrac™; Autonomy Ready (available in select regions)
- Connectivity
- JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination)
- Remote Diagnostics
- JDLink hardware standard
Capacities10 specifications
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 192; CTIS: 172 gal.
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 727; CTIS: 651 L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 9.8 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 37.2 L
- Cooling System Capacity (Imperial)
- 11.2 gal.
- Cooling System Capacity (Metric)
- 42.3 L
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Imperial)
- 48.8 / 54.7 gal.
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Metric)
- 184.6 / 207.2 L
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Imperial)
- 6.8–7.3 gal.
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Metric)
- 25.8–27.6 L
Dimensions & Weights12 specifications
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 120.1 in.
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 3050 mm
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 28000 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 12700 kg
- Overall Length (Imperial)
- 261.3 in.
- Overall Length (Metric)
- 6636 mm
- Drawbar Ground Clearance (Imperial)
- 15.2 in.
- Drawbar Ground Clearance (Metric)
- 385 mm
- Maximum Ballast Level (Imperial)
- 44100 lb.
- Maximum Ballast Level (Metric)
- 20000 kg
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Imperial)
- 44100 lb.
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Metric)
- 20000 kg
Additional Information2 specifications
- Country of Manufacture
- USA
- Date Collected
- 4/3/2025 12:00:00 AM