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  • Lab tested ×1
  • 1999–2002

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John Deere 8310 Full specifications

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).

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

232 hp

173 kW as stated by the source

Not independently tested

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”, claimed

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 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.

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

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.

Engine — 8310 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-15
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement496.4 ci · 8.13 L
Max torque741 lb·ft · 1,005 N·m @ 1,100 rpm
InjectionDirect injection method
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — 8310 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemClosed centre, load sensingSource 1
Pump flow31.8 gpm · 120.4 L/min
Pressure3,379 psi · 233 bar
Lift at ends11,645 lb · 5,282 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,978 engine rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 20 splines

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”

What transmission does an 8310 have?

Transmission specifications for the 8310 are below.

Transmission — 8310 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated hydraulic wet John Deere multi-plate clutch
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic wet Vickers disc brake acting on differential side shafts
SteeringHydrostatic Eaton steering series 450
Top speed18.6–24.9 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.

Weights & dimensions — 8310 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight19,864 lb · 9,010 kg
Maximum permissible mass30,865 lb · 14,000 kg
Wheelbase116.1 in · 2,950 mm
Length216.0 in · 5,487 mm
Width118.6 in · 3,012 mm
Height121.1 in · 3,075 mm
Ground clearance15.9 in · 405 mm
Front track66.0–72.0 in · 1,676–1,828 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives
Rear track66.0–72.0 in · 1,676–1,828 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”

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).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 1932
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 176.5 kW (236.7 hp) at 917 rpm47.04 L/h 12.43 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 154.6 kW (207.3 hp) at 1,009 rpm44.01 L/h 11.63 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 154.6 kW (207.3 hp) at 1,009 rpm44.01 L/h 11.63 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot 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.

Everything else people ask

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.

Where this page comes from

Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1932; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310”.

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Sources

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  1. 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
  2. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8310CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-48444 · revision 939355. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document