The John Deere 8R 340 tractor has 340 hp engine horsepower and 284 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower340 hp
PTO horsepower284 hp
Drawbar horsepower267.9 hp
Rated RPM1,600 rpm
Torque1,174 lb-ft
Operating weight28,530 lb
John Deere 8R 340 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
340 hp
PTO horsepower
284 hp
Drawbar horsepower
267.9 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,600 rpm
Engine torque
1,174 lb-ft
Engine displacement
9 L
Engine model
the John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L engine. This
Operating weight
28,530 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
340 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
284 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
267.9 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
28,530 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 8R 340 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
With PTO power at roughly 83.5% of engine horsepower, the John Deere 8R 340 keeps most of its rated power available for PTO work.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 8R 340’s practical rating is 284 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 8R 340’s 267.9 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 8R 340 pairs 340 hp with 28,530 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 8R 340 uses engine model the John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L engine. This, 9 L displacement, rated at 1,600 rpm, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8R 340’s 1,174 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,600 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
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.
