- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2000–2002
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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John Deere 8310 T Full specifications
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HWR16. The manufacturer claimed 232 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1935 measured 235.1 hp at the PTO of the 8310T (Rubber tracklaying tractor).
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 8310T”, claimed
- Weight
- 25,970 lb
- 3-point lift
- 12,747 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8310 T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8310 T was built from 2000 to 2002.
Only one version of the John Deere 8310 T has a laboratory test on record: the 8310T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) produced 175.3 kW (235.1 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1935.Source 1
The John Deere 8310 T 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 T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8310 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8310 T weighs 11,780 kg (25,970 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8310 T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8310 T lifts 5,782 kg (12,747 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8310 T delivers 118.9 L/min (31.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
How much horsepower does an 8310 T have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1935 measured 235.1 hp at the PTO of the 8310T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). For the 8310 T as a whole the figure is the 232 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”; OECD test report 1935, 2000
What engine is in an 8310 T?
An 8310 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8310T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) tractors have a John Deere 6081HWR16.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-16 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.4 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 729 lb·ft · 988 N·m @ 1,202 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
How much will an 8310 T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8310 T lifts 12,747 lb (5,782 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.4 gpm · 118.9 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,379 psi · 233 bar |
| Lift at ends | 12,747 lb · 5,782 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 20teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
What transmission does an 8310 T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8310 T are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet John Deere multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet Vickers disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Electro-hydraulically operated hydrostatic John Deere steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
How much does an 8310 T weigh?
An 8310 T weighs 25,970 lb (11,780 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 25,970 lb · 11,780 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg |
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm |
| Length | 216.0 in · 5,487 mm |
| Width | 134.0 in · 3,404 mm |
| Height | 123.4 in · 3,135 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in · 360 mm |
| Front track | 88.0–119.5 in · 2,235–3,035 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 88.0–119.5 in · 2,235–3,035 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”
How much fuel does an 8310 T burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1935 (tested as the 8310T (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 175.3 kW (235.1 hp) at 917 rpm | 47.42 L/h 12.53 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 153.9 kW (206.4 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 44.77 L/h 11.83 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 153.9 kW (206.4 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 44.77 L/h 11.83 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1935
Which tractors compare with an 8310 T?
Within 10% of its 235.1 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH MX 240235.2 hp PTO, measured · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8310 T →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A231.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8310 T →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8460231.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the 8310 T →
- Case-IH MX 285242.24 hp PTO, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8310 T →
- Case-IH 7250 PRO/8950227.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8310 T →
- Steyr-Case 9270 a227.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the 8310 T →
Everything else people ask
Is an 8310 T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8310 T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8310 T have?
An 8310 T has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 20teilig shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1935; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8310T”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 935: John Deere 8310T — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1935 · published 2000-11-03 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8310T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106396 · revision 1056358. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document