John Deere 8450 tractor specifications

1982 - 1988

1982 - 1988 8050 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price:$78,707 (1983 )
The John Deere model 8450 was introduced, along with the 8650 and 8850, in 1982 as replacements for the 40-series four-wheel drive tractors. Efficiency was the focus of Deere's advertising for these tractor models. Deere promoted the ability of the 8450 to perform planting and cultivation work, the duals could be set to navigate 30-inch crop rows. The 8450 also had a full-power PTO available, along with Load-and-Depth control on the three-point hitch.

John Deere 8450 Power

John Deere 8450 Power Engine:225 hp
167.8 kW
PTO (claimed):185 hp
138.0 kW
Drawbar (tested):173.52 hp
129.4 kW
PTO (tested):186.98 hp
139.4 kW
power test details ...

1982 - 1988

8050 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1436

Nebraska Tractor Test 1436
Diesel Quad-Range 4WD May 12 - 27, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1436 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	186.98 hp 139.4 kW
Fuel use:	11.9 gal/hour 45.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	173.52 hp 129.4 kW
Fuel use:	12.0 gal/hour 45.4 l/hour
Max pull:	26,567 lbs 12050 kg

John Deere 8450 Engine

John Deere 8450 Engine John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1982 - 1988

8050 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
intercooled turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	466 ci 7.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.5625x4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm
Power:	225 hp 167.8 kW
Compression:	15.5:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L
Coolant capacity:	42 qts 39.7 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x4 articulated 4WD
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic front and rear
Steering:articulated power
Brakes:power wet disc
Cab:Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning
Transmission:16-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1982 - 1988

8050 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Quad-Range
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:	Perma-Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Oil capacity:	150 qts 142.0 L
Tractor 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.

Speeds

Speeds
18.4-38 tires

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:185 gal
700.2 L
Hydraulic system:37.5 gal
141.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center constant-pressure
Capacity:37.5 gal
141.9 L
Valves:2 to 4
Pump flow:32 gpm
121.1 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:3/3N
Control:lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift:9,262 lbs
4201 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent*Optional
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Rear RPM:1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:125 inches
317 cm
Weight:27560 to 29150 pounds
Front tire:18.4-34
Rear tire:18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1982 - 1988

8050 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

John Deere 8450 Tires

John Deere 8450 Tires
Ag front:	18.4-34
Ag rear:	18.4-34
Ag front:	24.5-32
	24.5R32
	30.5-32
	30.5R32
	20.8-34
	23.1-34
	20.8-38
Ag rear:	24.5-32
	24.5R32
	30.5-32
	30.5R32
	20.8-34
	23.1-34
	20.8-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	125 inches 317 cm
Length:	223.5 inches 567 cm
Shipping weight:	27560 lbs 12501 kg
Operating weight:	29150 lbs 13222 kg
Front axle:	Standard axle: 3.938 by 96 inches 100 by 2438 mm
Front axle:	Long axle: 3.937 by 118.6 inches 99 by 3012 mm
Rear axle:	Standard axle: 3.938 by 96 inches 100 by 2438 mm
Rear axle:	Long axle: 3.937 by 118.6 inches 99 by 3012 mm

John Deere 8450 attachments

John Deere 8450 attachments blade Attachment details ...

1982 - 1988

8050 Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Blade

Blade
Type:	front-mount John Deere 864
Width:	144 inches 365 cm
Height:	38 inches 96 cm
Lift height:	20 inches 50 cm
Angle:	18°
Cut depth:	6 inches 15 cm
Lift type:	hydraulic
Angle type:	manual

Blade

Blade
Type:	front-mount John Deere 865
Width:	144 inches 365 cm
Height:	38 inches 96 cm
Lift height:	20 inches 50 cm
Angle:	18°
Cut depth:	6 inches 15 cm
Lift type:	hydraulic
Angle type:	hydraulic

8450 Serial Numbers

8450 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor.
1982:1000
1983:2000
1984:3501
1985:5001
1986:5501
1987:6001
1988:6501

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