The LCD-0400-44-D is a Lord OEM torsional damper coupler designed for John Deere high-horsepower tractors with mechanical shift transmissions. This is a large-format engine drive coupling that absorbs torsional vibration between the engine and drivetrain in some of John Deere’s biggest agricultural machines.
This coupler is specified for the John Deere 8560, 8570, 8760, 8770, 8870, 8960, and 9-series tractors including the 9200, 9220, 9300, and 9320 – all equipped with mechanical shift transmissions. These four-wheel-drive and articulated tractors are built for the heaviest field operations: deep tillage, large implement operation, and high-drawbar-pull applications where engine torque output is near maximum for extended periods.
At this power level, torsional vibration management is critical. The LCD-0400-44-D absorbs the forces that would otherwise fatigue transmission gears, bearings, and shafts over the tractor’s service life. Follow John Deere’s service manual for removal and installation – this is a heavy component in a high-load application where precision matters.
Stark Industrial Products carries Lord torsional dampers for John Deere’s heavy tractor lineup.























