In specification terms, the John Deere 8600 2wd forage harvester (2018-2026) shows above-average engine power at 617 hp (460 kW) alongside high travel speed at 24.9 mph (40 km/h). Its published transport width is 12.1 ft (3.7 m).
Specification profile
2018-2026
Engine power: 617 hp (460 kW)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)Transport width: 12.1 ft (3.7 m)Max. Pick-up Width: 9.84 ft (3 m)
617 hp (460 kW)Engine power
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
12.1 ft (3.7 m)Transport width
9.84 ft (3 m)Max. Pick-up Width
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Min. Pick-up Width
12.8 ft (3.89 m)Transport height
21.7 ft (6.6 m)Transport length
3.57 US gal (13.5 L)Displacement
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
617 hp (460 kW)
Low 211 hp (157 kW)Typical 515 hp (384 kW)High 912 hp (680 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
High
24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 17.8 mph (28.7 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Low 7.91 ft (2.41 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Transport width is above the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Low 9.81 ft (2.99 m)Typical 12.5 ft (3.8 m)High 13.1 ft (3.98 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Low 14.8 ft (4.5 m)Typical 22.9 ft (6.98 m)High 28.2 ft (8.59 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Displacement
Below average
3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Low 2.38 US gal (9 L)Typical 4.22 US gal (16 L)High 6.4 US gal (24.2 L)
Displacement is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Measurements
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air BrakesNO
Air conditioningYES
All-wheel DriveNO
CabinYES
Metal DetectorNO
Overload SafetyNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Model | 8600 2wd forage harvester |
| Model year / production | 2018-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power617 hp (460 kW)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Max. Pick-up Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Min. Pick-up Width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport length21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Capacity & weight
Overload SafetyNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement3.57 US gal (13.5 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f/EU V
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine type6135H2014
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveNo
Transmission TypeA
Setup & fitment
Back Tyres620/70 R30
Front Tyres900/60 R42
Features
Air conditioningYes
Other specifications
Model series8000
Air BrakesNo
BrakesS
CabinYes
Metal DetectorNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
SteeringHH







