John Deere F8 300 4WD Forage Harvester Specs (2026)

The John Deere F8 300 4WD Forage Harvester (2026) brings together below-average engine power at 498 hp (371 kW) and low travel speed at 12.4 mph (20 km/h). The listed transport width is 11.5 ft (3.5 m).
Specification profile

2026

Engine power: 498 hp (371 kW)Travel speed: 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 2,000 rpmTransport width: 11.5 ft (3.5 m)
498 hp (371 kW)Engine power
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.5 ft (3.5 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
21.3 ft (6.5 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

498 hp (371 kW)
Low 126 hp (94 kW)Typical 586 hp (437 kW)High 1,006 hp (750 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.8 mph (31.9 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.7 ft (3.27 m)High 12.3 ft (3.74 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Low 9.84 ft (3 m)Typical 12.4 ft (3.78 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Average

21.3 ft (6.5 m)
Low 14.8 ft (4.5 m)Typical 22.8 ft (6.96 m)High 28.2 ft (8.59 m)

Transport length is close to the typical figure.

Displacement

Low

3.58 US gal (13.6 L)
Low 2.38 US gal (9 L)Typical 8.19 US gal (31 L)High 63.9 US gal (242 L)

Displacement is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Max. Pick-up Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Min. Pick-up Width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length21.3 ft (6.5 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.89 m)
Transport width11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air BrakesNO
Air conditioningYES
All-wheel DriveYES
CabinYES
Metal DetectorNO
Overload SafetyNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere
Model F8 300 4WD Forage Harvester
Model year / production 2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power498 hp (371 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 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 length21.3 ft (6.5 m)
Transport width11.5 ft (3.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Overload SafetyNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke132×165 mm
Displacement3.58 US gal (13.6 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typeJD14X6136
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveYes
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