John Deere 400R Floaters & High-Clearance Applicators
John Deere 400R
Average price
$248,500




5+
sold in last yearGeneral overview
John Deere 400R is a John Deere spreader for field material application in crop production. It is powered by an engine rated at 240 kW (326 hp) and meets Tier 4 Final emissions requirements. With a 9 L displacement and hydrostatic transmission, the model is built for controlled operation during spreading and travel.
The 400R includes a New Leader DS20 (dry spinner) spreader type, a #4 belt-over-chain conveyor, and cab and controls with integrated intelligence, StarFire receiver, and JDLink connection. Its published operating range includes a spreading in field speed range (dry box) of 40 km/h (24.9 mph) and a maximum transport speed of 56 km/h (34.8 mph). An air boom spread width range of 32,000 mm (105 ft) is also listed.
Year
2022
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Weight
12,082 kg
~26,636.3 lb
Engine Power
326 hp
Solution System Capacity
3,028 L
Length Options
27.4 m
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
Tier 4 Final
Displacement
9 cu(m)
Transmission type
Hydrostatic
Peak rated power
326 hp
Spreading in field speed range (dry box)
40 km/h
Dry Spinner Spreader Type
New Leader DS20 (dry spinner)
Air Boom Spread Width Range
32,000 mm
Cab and controls
Integrated intelligence with StarFire receiver, JDLink connection
Conveyor system
#4 belt-over-chain conveyor
Maximum transport speed
56 km/h
Powertrain Type
357 hp
John Deere 400R Floaters & High-Clearance Applicators Listings
$169,000
326 hp
9 cu(m)
Hydrostatic
3075 hours
Harrisonburg, United States
$249,500
40 km/h
New Leader DS20 (dry spinner)
32000 mm
Holgate, United States
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John Deere 400R Floaters & High-Clearance Applicator
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What is the average price of a John Deere 400R?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 400R. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 400R?
Listed features include a hydrostatic transmission, New Leader DS20 dry spinner, #4 belt-over-chain conveyor, and integrated intelligence with StarFire receiver and JDLink connection. It also has a 56 km/h (34.8 mph) maximum transport speed.
What type of engine does the 400R use?
The supplied specifications do not identify an engine make or model. They list 243.1 kW (326 hp) engine power, 9 m³ (11.77 cu yd) displacement, and Tier 4 Final emissions.
How much horsepower does the 400R have?
The John Deere 400R is listed with 243.1 kW (326 hp) engine power. Peak rated power is also listed as 243.1 kW (326 hp).
What fuel does the John Deere 400R use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type for the John Deere 400R.
What jobs is this Spreaders best suited for?
The supplied features support dry material spreading, including use of the New Leader DS20 dry spinner and a field speed range up to 40 km/h (24.9 mph). An air boom spread width range of 32,000 mm (1,259.8 in) is also listed.
What is the expected lifespan of the 400R?
The supplied data does not provide an expected lifespan for the John Deere 400R. Assess service records, conveyor condition, spreader components, transmission operation, and overall maintenance when evaluating a machine.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Spreaders?
Check service records, overall wear, hydrostatic transmission operation, #4 belt-over-chain conveyor condition, and the New Leader DS20 dry spinner. Verify the cab controls, StarFire receiver, JDLink connection, and spreading functions operate properly.












































