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- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 1997–1998
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John Deere 8300T specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HRW09. The manufacturer claimed 227.0 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1782 measured 226.2 hp at the PTO of the 8300T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 204.0 hp — 10.2% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
227.0 hp
169.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”, 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
- 25,009 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,763 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8300T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8300T was built from 1997 to 1998.
Only one version of the John Deere 8300T has a laboratory test on record: the 8300T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) produced 168.7 kW (226.2 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1782.Source 1
The John Deere 8300T has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 169.3 kW (227.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8300T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8300T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8300T weighs 11,344 kg (25,009 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8300T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8300T lifts 7,150 kg (15,763 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8300T delivers 119.2 L/min (31.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
How much horsepower does an 8300T have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1782 measured 226.2 hp at the PTO of the 8300T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). For the 8300T as a whole the figure is the 227.0 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”; OECD test report 1782, 1998
What engine is in an 8300T?
An 8300T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8300T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) tractors have a John Deere 6081HRW09.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.2 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 689 lb·ft · 934 N·m @ 1,101 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
How much will an 8300T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8300T 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 | 31.5 gpm · 119.2 L/min |
| 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 8300T”
What transmission does an 8300T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8300T are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet VICKERS disc brake |
| Steering | Electro-hydraulically operated hydrostatic JOHN DEERE steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
How much does an 8300T weigh?
An 8300T weighs 25,009 lb (11,344 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 25,009 lb · 11,344 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm |
| Length | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm |
| Width | 102.0–113.0 in · 2,591–2,870 mm |
| Height | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in · 360 mm |
| Front track | 66.0–88.0 in · 1,676–2,235 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 66.0–88.0 in · 1,676–2,235 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
What oil does an 8300T take, and how much?
An 8300T engine takes 26.4 qt (25.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 259.9 qt · 246.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an 8300T burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1782 (tested as the 8300T (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 168.7 kW (226.2 hp) at 916 rpm | 46.43 L/h 12.27 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 152.1 kW (204.0 hp) at 1,007 rpm | 45.20 L/h 11.94 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 152.1 kW (204.0 hp) at 1,007 rpm | 45.20 L/h 11.94 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1782
Common questions about the John Deere 8300T
Is an 8300T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8300T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8300T have?
An 8300T 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 1782; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 782: John Deere 8300T — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1782 · published 1998-09-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8300T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106322 · revision 876395. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document