John Deere 408R Sprayer

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Completely redesigned from the ground up with the latest advances in technology, the smartest cab in its class, higher application rates and smooth-running comfort, the 408R Sprayer can take your productivity to whole new levels.

  • 800-gallon (3,028 L) tank
  • Up to 132-foot (40.23 m) boom
  • 280 hp, 6.8 L engine
  • 30 mph (48.3 km/h) transport speed
Specs
Key Specs:
Rated engine power206 kW
280 hp
Maximum engine power224 kW
300 hp
Solution system - Capacity3028 L
800 gal.
Rinse tank capacity454.2 L
120 gal.
Boom length options/Material18.3/27.4, 18.3/30.5, 22/36.6, or 22/40.2 m
60/90, 60/100, 72/120, or 72/132 ft
Boom material: Steel or carbon fiber
Spray speed range0 to 32.2 km/h
0 to 20 mph
Transport speed, maximum48.3 km/h
30 mph
SuspensionDual-strut independent wheel air-ride suspension
Crop clearance with standard tires152 cm
60 in.
Total weight (empty solution tank)13,757 kg
30,328 lb
*Includes: 30.5-m (100-ft) steel boom, pressure recirculation, ExactApplyâ„¢, and 38.1-cm (15-in.) spacing. Weight will vary depending on all options.
Engine:
Make
Rated engine power209 kW
280 hp
Maximum engine power224 kW
300 hp
Power bulge
EmissionsFinal Tier 4 (FT4)
Number of cylindersSix
Displacement6.8 L
415 cu in.
Transmission
Alternator250 amp
Fuel tank capacity485.2 L
128.2 gal.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank capacity29.5 L
7.8 gal.
AutoTrac speed, maximum
Solution system:
Capacity3028 L
800 gal.
Tank materialStainless steel or polyethylene
Rinse tank capacity454.2 L
120 gal.
Solution pump flow
Quick fill size7.6 cm
3 in.
Rate control make
Automatic section controlJohn Deere Section Control (optional)
Display
Solution system controlManual
Optional: Automatic
Fill locationSide fill, front fill (optional)
Fill pump flow
Chemical injection methodDual-pump direct injection
Optional: up to 511 L
135 U.S. gal.
Chemical eductorStainless steel (optional)
Chemical eductor capacity (size)32 L
8.5 gal.
Flow meter size5.1 cm
2 in.
Suction strainer20 mesh
Pressure strainer50 mesh
Boom strainer80 mesh
Boom:
Boom length options18.3/27.4, 18.3/30.5, 22/36.6, or 22/40.2 m
60/90, 60/100, 72/120, or 72/132 ft
Automatic boom heightBoomTrac Pro 2 - five sensor (optional)
Plumbing materialStainless steel
Optional: Polyethylene
Boom MaterialSteel or carbon fiber
Ground height adjustment50 to 245 cm
19.6 to 96.5 in.
Breakaway widthStainless-steel boom: 3.3 m
10.8 ft
Carbon fiber boom: 3.7 m
12.1 ft
Boom sections13 sections with boom length: 40.2 m
132 ft
11 sections with boom length: 36.6 m
120 ft
9 sections with boom length: 30.5 m
100 ft
7 sections with boom length: 27.4 m
90 ft
Nozzle spacings38.1 or 50.8 cm
15 or 20 in.
Drivetrain:
TypeHydrostatic
DriveFull-time four-wheel drive (4WD)
ShiftingElectrohydraulic
Hydraulic reservoir capacity98 L
26 gal.
Spray speed range0 to 32.2 km/h
0 to 20 mph
Transport speed, maximum48.3 km/h
30 mph
Chassis:
Type
Dry compatibleYes: 5.7 m3
200 cu ft
SuspensionDual-strut independent wheel air-ride suspension
Crop clearance with standard tires152 cm
60 in.
Front tires320/90 R46, 380/90 R46, or 420/80 R46
Rear tires320/90 R46, 380/90 R46, or 420/80 R46
Flotation tires520/85R38 or 620/70R38 (field installed only)
Hydraulic tread adjustStandard
Wheel tread spacing305 to 406 cm
120 to 160 in.
Wheel base430 cm
169.3 in.
Turning radius8.7 m
28.5 ft
Parking brakeSpring-engaged, hydraulically disengaged wet disk pack
Primary brakesHydrostatic
Ladder raise/lowerAutomatic
Total weight with 80-ft boom
Total weight with 90-ft boom
Total weight with 100-ft boom
Total weight with 120-ft boom
Total weight with carbon fiber boom (empty solution tank)
Total weight (empty solution tank)30,328 kg
*Includes: 30.5-m (100-ft) steel boom, pressure recirculation, ExactApply, and 38.1-cm (15-in.) spacing. Weight will vary depending on all options.
Options:
Pressure washer
Air compressorStandard: Onboard air
Foam marker capacityAir injection foamer: 5.7 L
1.5 gal.
Remote service tools
Additional information:
Date collected1-Mar-2021