- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Standard layout, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 1999–2002
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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John Deere 8210 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-13 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HRW13. The manufacturer claimed 212.1 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1933 measured 214.7 hp at the PTO of the 8210 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 187.3 hp — 11.7% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
212.1 hp
158.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”, 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
- 19,350 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 8210 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8210 was built from 1999 to 2002.
Only one version of the John Deere 8210 has a laboratory test on record: the 8210 (4 WD) produced 160.1 kW (214.7 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1933.Source 1
The John Deere 8210 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 158.2 kW (212.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8210 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The John Deere 8210 has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-13 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8210 weighs 8,777 kg (19,350 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8210 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8210 delivers 120.4 L/min (31.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”
How much horsepower does an 8210 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1933 measured 214.7 hp at the PTO of the 8210 (4 WD). For the 8210 as a whole the figure is the 212.1 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”; OECD test report 1933, 2000
What engine is in an 8210?
An 8210 has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-13, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8210 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6081HRW13.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-13 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.4 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 667 lb·ft · 905 N·m @ 1,100 rpmSource 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”
How much will an 8210 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 8210 are below.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.8 gpm · 120.4 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,379 psi · 233 bar |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm @ 1,978 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”
What transmission does an 8210 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8210 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet VICKERS disc brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic EATON steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”
How much does an 8210 weigh?
An 8210 weighs 19,350 lb (8,777 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 19,350 lb · 8,777 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in · 2,950 mm |
| Length | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm |
| Width | 118.6–127.3 in · 3,012–3,233 mm |
| Height | 121.7 in · 3,090 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–130.6 in · 1,524–3,318 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”
What oil does an 8210 take, and how much?
An 8210 engine takes 24.8 qt (23.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.8 qt · 23.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 147.9 qt · 140.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 3.6 qt · 3.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an 8210 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1933 (tested as the 8210 (4 WD)), 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 160.1 kW (214.7 hp) at 917 rpm | 43.41 L/h 11.47 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 139.7 kW (187.3 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 40.63 L/h 10.73 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 139.7 kW (187.3 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 40.63 L/h 10.73 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1933
Which tractors compare with an 8210?
Within 10% of its 212.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 6499A212.1 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2011Side by side with the 8210 →
- Massey Ferguson 8450212.1 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 8210 →
- Agco DT-180A212.0 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8210 →
- Steyr-Case 9220a211.2 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8210 →
- Case-IH 7230 PRO/8930211.1 hp engine, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8210 →
- Case-IH Puma 210210.1 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2011Side by side with the 8210 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8210
Is an 8210 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8210 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8210 have?
An 8210 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 1933; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 933: John Deere 8210 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1933 · published 2000-11-03 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8210 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-48443 · revision 878221. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document