- 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
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John Deere 8100 T Full specifications
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).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
182.6 hp
136.2 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”, claimed
- Weight
- 24,471 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,763 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8100 T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8100 T was built from 1997 to 1998.
Only one version of the John Deere 8100 T 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 8100 T 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 8100 T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8100 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-10 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8100 T weighs 11,100 kg (24,471 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8100 T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8100 T lifts 7,150 kg (15,763 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8100 T delivers 117.7 L/min (31.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
How much horsepower does an 8100 T 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 8100 T 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 8100 T?
An 8100 T 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 8100 T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8100 T 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 8100 T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8100 T are below.
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8100T”
How much does an 8100 T weigh?
An 8100 T 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 in · 2,591 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”
How much fuel does an 8100 T 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 8100 T?
Within 10% of its 182.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGCO-ALLIS 9765182.5 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 8100 T →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 6.81182 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the 8100 T →
- Schlüter Super 1800 TVL-Special185 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1987Side by side with the 8100 T →
- WHITE 185185.5 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 8100 T →
- WHITE 8610179.6 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 8100 T →
- Agco DT-180179.6 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2004Side by side with the 8100 T →
Everything else people ask
Is an 8100 T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8100 T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8100 T have?
An 8100 T has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 20 teilig shaft.
Where this page comes from
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