Technical Specifications
| Gross Power | 253.5 kW |
| Max Power | 278.9 kW |
| Rated RPM | 1000@2000 |
| Type | closed-center pressure flow compensated |
| Pressure | 204.0 bar |
| Rear Valves | 4 to 6 |
| Pump Flow | 227.1 lpm |
| SCV Flow | 132.5 lpm |
| Rear Lift Capacity | 9072 kg |
| Front Lift At Ends | 5200 kg |
| PTO Power | 211.8 kW |
| Drawbar Tested | 199.7 kW |
| Pto Tested | 258.2 kW |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
| PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
| Front Pto | independentOptOptional |
| Front Pto Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Fuel Tank | 726.7 L |
| Wheelbase | 305 cm |
| Weight | 27800 to 28530 pounds |
| Front Tyres | 420/85R34 |
| Rear Tyres | 480/80R50 |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging System | alternator |
| Charging Amps | 250 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery Cca | 925 |
| Battery Volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | 31 |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| 8R 340 | wheeled |
| 8Rt 340 | two-track |
| 8Rx 340 | four-track |
| Exhaust Fluid Def | 37.1 L |
| Final Drives | inboard planetary |
| Rear Type | IVN/III |
| Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
| Front Hitch | IIIN |
Used John Deere 8R 340 for sale
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Frequently Asked Questions
This model is particularly well suited to deep ripping and large-scale seeding with air seeder. John Deere is the market leader in Australia's broadacre farming sector, with a strong dealer network and parts availability across the country.
The John Deere 8R 340 has an operating weight of approximately see technical data sheet. This weight provides good stability when working on slopes and with implements.
Used John Deere 8R 340 tractors can be found on Mascus.com.au, Trade Farm Machinery, Farm Tender and through John Deere Australia dealers around Australia.
The model is especially popular in the vast broadacre farms of Western Australia, large cotton and grain operations in Queensland. John Deere is the market leader in Australia's broadacre farming sector, with a strong dealer network and parts availability across the country.
Yes, with 345 hp this tractor is well suited to broadacre grain farming across Australia.
The hydraulic lift capacity of the John Deere 8R 340 is see technical data sheet. This is important for operating heavy front loaders and rear-mounted implements.
About John Deere 8R 340
The 8R 340 reflects John Deere's expertise in the 345 segment — a class that drives productivity on Australian broadacre operations. Technically, the John Deere 8R 340 stands out for its engine output of 345 hp. This model has a strong following in the major cropping regions — WA's Wheatbelt, South Australia's grain belt, and the Riverina of NSW. John Deere Australia ensures service and spare parts availability for this model across Australia.
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