As the 20th century came to a close, John Deere was trying to develop their newest top-end row crop tractor. The Soundgard tractors had been the face of John Deere’s progress for the past two decades, but it was time to once again take a step up. The brand-new 8000 series, born from a paper napkin on an airplane flight, was a massive leap forward for John Deere. Debuting in 1995, the 8000 series was an impressive successor to the 60 series Soundgards. Four models covered a range from 179 to 252 horsepower, with the 8100 replacing the 4560, 8200 replacing the 4760, 8300 replacing the 4960, and the top-end model, the 8400, become the new largest row crop tractor, boasting 252 horsepower.
New features that set the 8000 series apart from its predecessors were the tightest row crop turning radius in the industry, a 16 speed powershift transmission, the comfortable CommandView™ cab, and the PowerTech™ 8.1L engine, available on the 8400, which would later become standard in all 8000 models. In 1997, the 8000 tractors would get some updates, including new decals and transmission updates for smoother shifting. Then, in 1999, John Deere introduced the 8010 series. While similar in many ways to the 8000s, the 8010 series featured fancy new decals, another transmission overhaul for smoother and more rugged shifting, cabin updates, and engine updates. The 8010s all used the 8.1L engine first available in the earliest 8400. The 8000 series tractors were a strong transition into a new century for John Deere.
This is the John Deere 8000/8010 series tractors in US configuration. Don’t confuse these with the old release though; this mod has been completely rebuilt from the ground up!
These tractors are by far my favorites, and this project has a lot of knowledge and passion (oh, and headaches) poured in as a result. I hope you enjoy!
Engine Models
1995-96
– 8100 | 179hp
– 8200 | 202hp
– 8300 | 225hp
– 8400 | 252hp
1997-99
– 8100 | 182hp
– 8200 | 206hp
– 8300 | 230hp
– 8400 | 265hp
1999-2002
– 8110 | 187hp
– 8210 | 211hp
– 8310 | 235hp
– 8410 | 270hp
Drivetrain – 2WD or MFWD
Transmission – 16F/4R full powershift
Wheel Configurations
– Rowcrop tires: Firestone, Michelin, Continental
– Wide tires: Michelin, Continental
> For brand images, LC stands for Low Compaction, and WD stands for Wide
General Configurations
– Weights
– Fenders
– GPS system
– Exhaust Pipe
– Flashers
– Beacons
– Cab Extras
– Rear Hitch
– Mid Mount
– Monitors
– Window Tint
– SCV Remotes
– Rear PTO
– Rear Drawbar
– Condition
– Isaria Pro Compact
Interactive Control Animations
– Door & Window
– Steering Column
– Compartment Cover
– Visor
– Mirror
– Stairs
– Hood
– Flashers
– Hitch Width
Interactive Control – Highly Recommended
Dashboard Live – Highly Recommended
Credits:
Skywalker Farms
IPF, Sotillo: Original model
Dince Modding: Mirrors
46Mods: Model number assistance, square beacon
Casearias Modding: Firestone tires, 2WD wheel model
Custom Modding: Rear wheel model, H480 support
Ross W. Modding: 2WD fenders
Siid Modding: Greenstar brown box and 2630
Stranded Kansan: 7.6L engine sounds
Rebelone111: Modeling help
Special thanks to 46Mods, Rooster Mods, Lazy E Modding, Tired Iron Modding, JcL’s Farm Equipment, SquatchMonky, Large H, LegacyAg, OS Farms, and JMF Modding for the support, modding assistance, and advice on this project and my modding career in general. You guys are awesome 🙂
Download mod
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