The John Deere 8345RT tractor has 345 hp engine horsepower and 281 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower345 hp
PTO horsepower281 hp
Drawbar horsepower240.2 hp
Rated RPM2,100 rpm
Torque885 lb-ft
Operating weight34,360 lb
John Deere 8345RT Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
345 hp
PTO horsepower
281 hp
Drawbar horsepower
240.2 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,100 rpm
Engine torque
885 lb-ft
Engine displacement
9 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere turbocharged aftercooled
Operating weight
34,360 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
345 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
281 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
240.2 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
34,360 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8345RT Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 8345RT shows 345 hp at the engine and 281 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a high-horsepower tractor.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 8345RT’s practical rating is 281 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8345RT’s 240.2 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 8345RT pairs 345 hp with 34,360 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
Engine details for the John Deere 8345RT come together as engine model John Deere turbocharged aftercooled, 9 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,100 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8345RT combines 885 lb-ft of torque with a 2,100 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a lower-speed tractor engine setup.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
