John Deere 8400 T vs Schlüter Profi Trac 2500 TVL
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Tracks; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1997–1998; 1985–1989); the 8400 T is on tracks, not an alternative to an ordinary tractor. The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
9 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 8400 T | Profi Trac 2500 TVL | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 256.7 hp | 279.7 hp | +9% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Engine declared | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-03 | MAN D 2566 MTE | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.13 L | 11.41 L | +40% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Maximum torque declared | 795 lb·ft · 1,078 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 21.4 mph · 34.5 km/h | +15% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | Load sensing | — | — |
| Pump flow declared | 31.0 gpm · 117.3 L/min | 10.6 gpm · 40.1 L/min | +193% 8400 T |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 25,000 lb · 11,340 kg | 24,637 lb · 11,175 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 116.1 in · 2,950 mm | +31% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Length declared | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm | 240.2 in · 6,100 mm | +11% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Width declared | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm | — |
| Height declared | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm | 135.8 in · 3,450 mm | +10% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.2 in · 360 mm | 16.1 in · 410 mm | +14% Profi Trac 2500 TVL |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 16.4 ft · 5.00 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 519.9 qt · 492.0 L | 470.2 qt · 445 L | +11% 8400 T |
John Deere 8400 T sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8400T”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8200T”
- Source: OECD test report 1783, 1998
Schlüter Profi Trac 2500 TVL sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Schlüter Profi Trac 2500 TVL”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fendt Favorit 626 LS/LSA”