- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 1999–2002
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 8310 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-15 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HRW15. The manufacturer claimed 232 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1932 measured 236.7 hp at the PTO of the 8310 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 207.3 hp — 10.6% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
232 hp
173 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”, 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
- 19,864 lb
- 3-point lift
- 11,645 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 8310 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8310 was built from 1999 to 2002.
Only one version of the John Deere 8310 has a laboratory test on record: the 8310 (4 WD) produced 176.5 kW (236.7 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1932.Source 1
The John Deere 8310 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 173 kW (232 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8310 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The John Deere 8310 has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-15 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8310 weighs 9,010 kg (19,864 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8310 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8310 lifts 5,282 kg (11,645 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8310 delivers 120.4 L/min (31.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”
How does the 8310 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 5,282 kg is low for its class — 36% below the median of 8,225 kg across the 56 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 78 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8310 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1932 measured 236.7 hp at the PTO of the 8310 (4 WD). For the 8310 as a whole the figure is the 232 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”; OECD test report 1932, 2000
What engine is in an 8310?
An 8310 has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-15, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8310 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6081HRW15.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-15 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.4 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 741 lb·ft · 1,005 N·m @ 1,100 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”
How much will an 8310 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8310 lifts 11,645 lb (5,282 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.8 gpm · 120.4 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,379 psi · 233 bar |
| Lift at ends | 11,645 lb · 5,282 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,978 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 20 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”
What transmission does an 8310 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8310 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet Vickers disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Eaton steering series 450 |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”
How much does an 8310 weigh?
An 8310 weighs 19,864 lb (9,010 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 19,864 lb · 9,010 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 | 118.6–133.0 in · 3,012–3,377 mm |
| Height | 121.1 in · 3,075 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.9 in · 405 mm |
| Front track | 66.0–72.0 in · 1,676–1,828 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 66.0–72.0 in · 1,676–1,828 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”
What oil does an 8310 take, and how much?
An 8310 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 8310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 147.9 qt · 140.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 3.6 qt · 3.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an 8310 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1932 (tested as the 8310 (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 176.5 kW (236.7 hp) at 917 rpm | 47.04 L/h 12.43 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 154.6 kW (207.3 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 44.01 L/h 11.63 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 154.6 kW (207.3 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 44.01 L/h 11.63 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1932
Which tractors compare with an 8310?
Within 10% of its 232 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 8460232 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 8310 →
- Agco DT-200A231.7 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8310 →
- Case-IH 9240231.7 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1994Side by side with the 8310 →
- J.I. Case 4694232.8 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 8310 →
- Case-IH MX 230230.8 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8310 →
- Case-IH 7240 Magnum230.8 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the 8310 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8310
Is an 8310 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8310 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8310 have?
An 8310 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 20 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1932; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 932: John Deere 8310 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1932 · published 2000-11-02 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8310 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-48444 · revision 939355. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document