The John Deere 8345RT has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 18,300 lb (8,301 kg). It also lists rear PTO power 291 hp.
Best rear lift figure18,300 lb (8,301 kg)
Rear PTO horsepower291 hp
John Deere 8345RT 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
18,300 lb (8,301 kg)
Rear PTO horsepower
291 hp
Operating weight
34,360 lb (15,585 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
18,300 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
291 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 8345RT Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For the John Deere 8345RT, 18,300 lb (8,301 kg) is the headline rear-lift capacity captured. This matters for ballast boxes, tillers, blades, mowers and other mounted implements
PTO and weight context
The John Deere 8345RT implement-fit picture is stronger when you include rear PTO horsepower is 291 hp and operating weight is 34,360 lb (15,585 kg), not just the headline lift rating
John Deere 8345RT 3-Point Hitch FAQ
What is the John Deere 8345RT 3-point hitch lift capacity?
The John Deere 8345RT is listed with 18,300 lb (8,301 kg) for 3-point hitch lift capacity. That makes it a very high-capacity rear hitch tractor, so it is made for very heavy mounted implements and big-acre farm work where hitch capacity matters.
What lift measurement should I compare?
Compare the most conservative rear-lift figure you can find for the John Deere 8345RT, ideally the 24 in / 610 mm rating if it is available.
What hitch category is the John Deere 8345RT?
This row does not show a clean hitch category for the John Deere 8345RT. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet before buying implements, because lift capacity alone does not guarantee fit.
Is the John Deere 8345RT good for rear implement work?
Based on the captured lift data, the John Deere 8345RT is a very high-capacity rear hitch tractor. It is made for very heavy mounted implements and big-acre farm work where hitch capacity matters; still check ballast, terrain and exact implement weight.
What other specs matter besides John Deere 8345RT hitch lift?
Rear PTO horsepower (291 hp) and operating weight (34,360 lb (15,585 kg)) matter because a tractor can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably run or carry in rough conditions.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
