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  • 2000–2002

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John Deere 8210T specs: hp, weight, years

John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-14 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HWR14. The manufacturer claimed 212.1 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1934 measured 216.3 hp at the PTO of the 8210T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 188.1 hp — 11.3% 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 8210T”, 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
25,399 lb
Hyd. flow
34.7 gpm
Top speed
18.6 mph

John Deere 8210T specs: key facts

  • The John Deere 8210T was built from 2000 to 2002.

  • Only one version of the John Deere 8210T has a laboratory test on record: the 8210T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) produced 161.3 kW (216.3 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1934.Source 1

  • The John Deere 8210T 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 8210T is a tracked machine.Source 1

  • The John Deere 8210T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-14 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.

  • The John Deere 8210T weighs 11,521 kg (25,399 lb) unladen.

  • The John Deere 8210T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8210T delivers 131.4 L/min (34.7 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”

How does the 8210T compare with its class?

  • Worth knowing:

    An unladen mass of 11,521 kg is high for its class — 33% above the median of 8,683 kg across the 116 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 116 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 2000–2002 John Deere 8210 T, a 212 hp crawler tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does an 8210T have?

The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1934 measured 216.3 hp at the PTO of the 8210T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). For the 8210T as a whole the figure is the 212.1 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
212.1 hp

Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”; OECD test report 1934, 2000

What engine is in an 8210T?

An 8210T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-14, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8210T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) tractors have a John Deere 6081HWR14.

Engine — 8210T engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-14
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement496.4 ci · 8.13 L
Max torque662 lb·ft · 898 N·m @ 1,200 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”

How much will an 8210T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 8210T are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — 8210T hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemClosed centre, load sensingSource 1
Pump flow34.7 gpm · 131.4 L/min
Pressure3,379 psi · 233 bar
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 20 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”

What transmission does an 8210T have?

Transmission specifications for the 8210T are below.

Transmission — 8210T transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated, hydraulic-wet John Deere multi-plate clutch
BrakesPedal-operated, hydraulic-wet VICKERS disc brake acting on differential side shafts
SteeringElectro-hydraulically operated hydrostatic JOHN DEERE steering
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”

How much does an 8210T weigh?

An 8210T weighs 25,399 lb (11,521 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 8210T weights and dimensions
Unladen weight25,399 lb · 11,521 kg
Maximum permissible mass31,500 lb · 14,288 kg
Wheelbase89.0 in · 2,260 mm
Length216.0 in · 5,487 mm
Width134.0–136.0 in · 3,404–3,454 mm
Height123.4 in · 3,135 mm
Ground clearance14.2 in · 360 mm
Front track88.0–119.5 in · 2,235–3,035 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track88.0–119.5 in · 2,235–3,035 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”

What oil does an 8210T take, and how much?

An 8210T engine takes 24.8 qt (23.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

8210T fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil24.8 qt · 23.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic259.9 qt · 246.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

How much fuel does an 8210T burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 1934 (tested as the 8210T (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).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 1934
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 161.3 kW (216.3 hp) at 917 rpm44.16 L/h 11.67 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 140.3 kW (188.1 hp) at 1,009 rpm41.45 L/h 10.95 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 140.3 kW (188.1 hp) at 1,009 rpm41.45 L/h 10.95 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 1934

Common questions about the John Deere 8210T

Is an 8210T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The John Deere 8210T is a tracked machine.

What PTO does an 8210T have?

An 8210T 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 1934; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8210T”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Sources

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 934: John Deere 8210T — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1934 · published 2000-11-03 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8210T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106395 · revision 878405. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document