Caterpillar D8L SA vs John Deere 8400R

Side-by-side specs comparison

Caterpillar D8L SA

Caterpillar D8L SA

400 HP · 1984–1987

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John Deere 8400R

John Deere 8400R

400 HP · 2016–2019

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Caterpillar D8L SA and the John Deere 8400R deliver the same power: 400 HP.
  • The John Deere 8400R is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 1984 for the Caterpillar D8L SA.

Full specs comparison

Caterpillar D8L SAJohn Deere 8400R
Power400 HP400 HP
Production years1984–19872016–2019
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders86
Displacement18 L9 L
Drive—4WD
TransmissionPower shiftPower shift
Gears (fwd/rev)—23 / 11
Rear lift capacity—6 804 kg
Wheelbase—305 cm
Length—622 cm
CabYesYes

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