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Years in Production / 1997–2001

John Deere

9400

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 9400.

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425hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1997–2001

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Overview

1997 - 2001

9000 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Original price was $121,000 in 2001

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
256 gal969.0 L
Hydraulic System
26 gal98.4 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center PFC
Capacity
26 gal98.4 L
Pressure
2900 psi200.0 bar
Valves
2 to 5
Pump Flow
35 gpm132.5 lpm
Total Flow
44 gpm166.5 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III
Rear Type
IV/IVN OptOptional
Rear Lift
13,871 lbs6291 kg
Rear Lift
14,445 lbs*Cat. IV6552 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000 OptOptional

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1997
1001
1998
10001
1999
20001
2000
30001
2001
40001

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
140
Batteries
3
Battery Cca
925
Battery Volts
12

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

turbocharged aftercooled diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
765 ci12.5 L
Bore Stroke
5.00x6.50 inches127 x 165 mm
Power
425 hp316.9 kW
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Coolant Capacity
64 qts60.6 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
44 qts41.6 L

Engine Options

John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three speeds (1-3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. Reverse is not available in the highest (D) range.

Transmission
John Deere Syncro
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil Capacity
147.2 qts (100mm axle)139.3 L
Oil Capacity
151.6 qts (110mm axle)143.5 L
Oil Capacity
151.2 qts (PTO 100mm axle)143.1 L
Oil Capacity
155.6 qts (PTO 110mm axle)147.3 L
Oil Capacity
140 qts (SN030001+)132.5 L
Speeds Description
With 710/70R38 tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Three speeds (1, 2, 3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D) plus high-low power shift. Speeds and ranges may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. High-low power shift for each speed using lever.

Transmission
John Deere PowrSync
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
Oil Capacity
147.2 qts (100mm axle)139.3 L
Oil Capacity
151.6 qts (110mm axle)143.5 L
Oil Capacity
151.2 qts (PTO 100mm axle)143.1 L
Oil Capacity
155.6 qts (PTO 110mm axle)147.3 L
Oil Capacity
140 qts (SN030001+)132.5 L
Speeds Description
With 710/70R38 tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity
64 qts (early)60.6 L
Oil Capacity
56 qts (SN030001+)53.0 L
Oil Capacity
60 qts (no PTO early)56.8 L
Oil Capacity
54 qts (no PTO late)51.1 L
Oil Capacity
120 qts (axles early)113.6 L
Oil Capacity
108 qts (axles SN030001+)102.2 L
Speeds Description
With 710/70R38 tires.

Transmission Options

12-speed partially synchronized

24-speed partial power shift

12-speed full power shift

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
274 in695 cm
Height (cab)
137.5 in349 cm
Wheelbase
137.8 in350 cm
Ground clearance
28.8 in73 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
137.8 inches350 cm
Weight
33770 to 37410 pounds
Front Tire
710/70R38
Rear Tire
710/70R38

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the top-left of the tractor's hinge

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
710/70R38
Rear Ag
710/70R38

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Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 9400 videos from their original YouTube creators.

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Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1733

Diesel 24-speed 4WDMay 2 - June 18, 1997Link: OCED Tractor Test 1733 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Power At Rated Engine Speed
312.25 hp232.8 kW
Fuel Use
17.2 gal/hour65.1 l/hour
Fuel Use
18.0 gal/hour68.1 l/hour
Fuel Use
20.3 gal/hour76.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
343.44 hp256.1 kW
Max Power
345.00 hp257.3 kW
Max Pull
38,409 lbs17422 kg

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John Deere 9400 with Great Plains 2400

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