John Deere

8450

Farm tractor · 1982–1988 · 225 hp

The John Deere 8450 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1982 to 1988. It features a John Deere engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a partial power shift type with 16 forward and 6 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusintercooled turbocharged diesel
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Bore4.56 in (116 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio15.5
Power Gross225 hp (167.8 kW)
Power Rated225 hp (167.8 kW)
Power PTO186.98 hp (139.4 kW)
Power Drawbar173.52 hp (129.4 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Coolant Capacity42 qts (39.7 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,100 RPM
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Transmission

Transmission Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission DescriptionTractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range.
ClutchPerma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Oil Capacity150 qts (142 L)
Available Options16-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center constant-pressure
Pump Flow32 gpm (121.1 lpm)
Valves2
System Capacity37.5 gal (141.9 L)

Hitch

Rear Type3/3N
Rear Lift9,262 lbs (4,201 kg)
Hitch Controllower-link draft sensing

Dimensions

Length223.5 in (567 cm)
Wheelbase125 in (317 cm)

Weight

Shipping27,560 lbs (12,501 kg)
Operating29,150 lbs (13,222 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag18.4-34, 24.5-32, 24.5R32, 30.5-32, 30.5R32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 20.8-38
Rear Ag18.4-34, 24.5-32, 24.5R32, 30.5-32, 30.5R32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 20.8-38

Fuel

Capacity185 gal (700.2 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

CabSound-Gard cab with air-conditioning

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Land Pride RCP3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp
Land Pride RCPM3760Rotary Cutters60"95 hp

Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1436
May 12-27, 1982 Crank Temperature °F (°C) Fuel Consumption Power shaft Air Air Barometer Hp

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
186.98HP
Sound
87dB(A)
NTTLTest #1436
May 12-27, 1982 Crank Temperature °F (°C) Fuel Consumption Power shaft Air Air Barometer Hp

Nebraska Tractor Test

PTO Power
186.98HP
Sound
87dB(A)