- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 1997–1998
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 8100T specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-10 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HRW10. The manufacturer claimed 182.6 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1780 measured 178.8 hp at the PTO of the 8100T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 162.1 hp — 11.2% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
182.6 hp
136.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 24,471 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,763 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8100T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8100T was built from 1997 to 1998.
Only one version of the John Deere 8100T has a laboratory test on record: the 8100T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) produced 133.3 kW (178.8 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1780.Source 1
The John Deere 8100T has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 136.2 kW (182.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8100T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8100T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-10 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8100T weighs 11,100 kg (24,471 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8100T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8100T lifts 7,150 kg (15,763 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8100T delivers 117.7 L/min (31.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
How does the 8100T compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 492 L fuel tank is high for its class — 33% above the median of 370 L across the 125 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 11,100 kg is high for its class — 50% above the median of 7,404 kg across the 134 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 134 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8100T have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1780 measured 178.8 hp at the PTO of the 8100T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). For the 8100T as a whole the figure is the 182.6 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”; OECD test report 1780, 1998
What engine is in an 8100T?
An 8100T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-10, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8100T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) tractors have a John Deere 6081HRW10.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-10 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.2 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 568 lb·ft · 770 N·m @ 1,051 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
How much will an 8100T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8100T lifts 15,763 lb (7,150 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.1 gpm · 117.7 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,379 psi · 233 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 15,763 lb · 7,150 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
What transmission does an 8100T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8100T are below.
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
How much does an 8100T weigh?
An 8100T weighs 24,471 lb (11,100 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 24,471 lb · 11,100 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm |
| Length | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm |
| Width | 102.0–109.3 in · 2,591–2,775 mm |
| Height | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in · 360 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
What oil does an 8100T take, and how much?
An 8100T engine takes 22.7 qt (21.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 22.7 qt · 21.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 259.9 qt · 246.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an 8100T burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1780 (tested as the 8100T (Rubber tracklaying tractor)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 133.3 kW (178.8 hp) at 916 rpm | 37.69 L/h 9.96 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 120.9 kW (162.1 hp) at 1,007 rpm | 37.02 L/h 9.78 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 120.9 kW (162.1 hp) at 1,007 rpm | 37.02 L/h 9.78 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1780
Which tractors compare with an 8100T?
Within 10% of its 182.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 8250A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8100T →
- Massey Ferguson 6495A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2011Side by side with the 8100T →
- Massey Ferguson 6497A182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2011Side by side with the 8100T →
- Massey Ferguson 7495182.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the 8100T →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9765182.5 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 8100T →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81182 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the 8100T →
Common questions about the John Deere 8100T
Is an 8100T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8100T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8100T have?
An 8100T has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1780; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 780: John Deere 8100T — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1780 · published 1998-09-22 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8100T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106319 · revision 876393. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document