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John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 400D ➔

John Deere 400D is an off-highway truck designed for heavy-duty hauling in construction, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of John Deere's articulated dump truck lineup and is used to transport large volumes of material across rough terrain and jobsite conditions. The 400D features a robust chassis, articulated steering, and a high-capacity dump body for efficient material handling. Typical applications include site development, quarry work, road building, and bulk earthmoving. As an off-highway truck, the John Deere 400D is built for traction, stability, and productivity in demanding off-road environments where conventional haul trucks are not suitable.

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Articulating/Rigid

Articulated

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Dump Height	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Overall Height	12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Overall Length	34.60 ft (10.55 m)
Overall Width	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Wheelbase	17.90 ft (5.46 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config

6x6

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	29.30 cu yd (22.40 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	22.10 cu yd (16.90 cu m)
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	7.6 seconds
Raise Time	13 seconds
Rated Payload	81,570.00 lbs (36,999.58 kg)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged and charge air cooled
Displacement	729.00 cu in (11,946.20 cu cm)
Engine Model	OM501LA
Make	Mercedes-Benz
Max Torque	1,454.00 lbs ft (1,971.33 nm)
Net Power	413.00 hp (307.98 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1080 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.90 gal (33.69 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity	128.00 gal (484.48 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	47.00 gal (177.90 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Tire Size	29.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	32.00 mph (51.50 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	1
Transmission Type	Allison 4500R ORS fully automatic engine

Weights

Center Axle - empty	17,610.00 lbs (7,987.77 kg)
Center Axle - loaded	53,270.00 lbs (24,162.90 kg)
Front Axle - empty	32,920.00 lbs (14,932.28 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	43,340.00 lbs (19,658.72 kg)
Operating Weight	147,600.00 lbs (66,950.32 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	15,430.00 lbs (6,998.94 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	50,920.00 lbs (23,096.95 kg)
Total Empty	65,960.00 lbs (29,918.99 kg)
Total Loaded	147,530.00 lbs (66,918.57 kg)

John Deere 400Ds currently for sale

A 2006 John Deere 400D From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2009 John Deere 400D From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2011 John Deere 400D From Purple Wave, Inc. for Auction Pricing

A 2011 John Deere 400D From 4M Iron LLC for $72,900.00 USD

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