John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

John Deere 400D off-highway truck is a rigid-frame haul truck used in heavy construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. Designed for material transport on rough terrain, the 400D is part of John Deere's articulated and off-highway equipment lineup and is built for high-capacity hauling, durability, and service access. Typical features include a diesel engine, heavy-duty drivetrain, large dump body, and operator cab configured for site work. The model is used to move soil, rock, aggregate, and other bulk materials in demanding jobsite conditions. Availability, specifications, and configuration may vary by market and production year.

Dimensions

John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.17 ft (0.66 m)
Dump Height	23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Ground Clearance	1.84 ft (0.56 m)
Height	12.67 ft (3.86 m)
Length	34.50 ft (10.52 m)
Overall Height	12.77 ft (3.89 m)
Overall Length	34.58 ft (10.54 m)
Overall Width	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Weight	65,960.00 lbs (29,918.99 kg)
Wheelbase	17.89 ft (5.45 m)
Width	12.42 ft (3.78 m)

Dump

John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	29.3 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	22.1 cu yd
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	7.6 sec
Raise Time	13 sec
Rated Payload	81,570.00 lbs (36,999.58 kg)

Engine

John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and charge air cooled
Displacement	729.00 cu in (11,946.20 cu cm)
Engine Make	2345
Engine Model	OM501LA
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

Operational

John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Operational 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 V
Tire Size	29.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.00 gal (34.07 l)

Transmission

John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
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

John Deere 400D Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Center Axle - Empty	17610 %
Center Axle - Loaded	53270 %
Front Axle - Empty	32,920.00 lbs (14,932.28 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	43340 %
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)

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