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- 1997–1998
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John Deere 8300 T Full specifications
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).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
227.0 hp
169.3 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”, claimed
- Weight
- 25,009 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,763 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8300 T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8300 T was built from 1997 to 1998.
Only one version of the John Deere 8300 T 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 8300 T 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 8300 T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8300 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-09 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8300 T weighs 11,344 kg (25,009 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8300 T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8300 T lifts 7,150 kg (15,763 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8300 T delivers 119.2 L/min (31.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8300T”
How much horsepower does an 8300 T 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 8300 T 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 8300 T?
An 8300 T 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 8300 T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8300 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 | 31.5 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 8300 T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8300 T 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 8300 T weigh?
An 8300 T 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 in · 2,591 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”
How much fuel does an 8300 T 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
Which tractors compare with an 8300 T?
Within 10% of its 227.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 8300 T →
- Lamborghini 230 Victory227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2001Side by side with the 8300 T →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroStar 8.31227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the 8300 T →
- John Deere 4960227.0 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1994Side by side with the 8300 T →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 230 MK3226.9 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the 8300 T →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9785227.8 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the 8300 T →
Everything else people ask
Is an 8300 T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8300 T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8300 T have?
An 8300 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 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