- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2005
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 8320T specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-25 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6081HRW25. The manufacturer claimed 247 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2043 measured 246.6 hp at the PTO of the 8320T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 217.6 hp — 11.8% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
247 hp
184 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”, 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
- 26,735 lb
- 3-point lift
- 16,535 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 34.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8320T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8320T was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the John Deere 8320T has a laboratory test on record: the 8320T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) produced 183.9 kW (246.6 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2043.Source 1
The John Deere 8320T has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 184 kW (247 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8320T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8320T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-25 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8320T weighs 12,127 kg (26,735 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8320T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8320T lifts 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8320T delivers 131.0 L/min (34.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”
How does the 8320T compare with its class?
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 12,127 kg is high for its class — 29% above the median of 9,414 kg across the 83 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 83 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8320T have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2043 measured 246.6 hp at the PTO of the 8320T (Rubber tracklaying tractor). For the 8320T as a whole the figure is the 247 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”; OECD test report 2043, 2003
What engine is in an 8320T?
An 8320T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-25, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel engine. 8320T (Rubber tracklaying tractor) tractors have a John Deere 6081HRW25.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-25 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 496.4 ci · 8.13 L |
| Max torque | 780 lb·ft · 1,058 N·m @ 1,405 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”
How much will an 8320T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8320T lifts 16,535 lb (7,500 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 34.6 gpm · 131.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,944 psi · 203 bar |
| Lift at ends | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”
What transmission does an 8320T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8320T 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 |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”
How much does an 8320T weigh?
An 8320T weighs 26,735 lb (12,127 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 26,735 lb · 12,127 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 31,500 lb · 14,288 kg |
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm |
| Length | 217.7 in · 5,530 mm |
| Width | 103.7–144.0 in · 2,634–3,657 mm |
| Height | 122.9 in · 3,122 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 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 8320T”
What oil does an 8320T take, and how much?
An 8320T 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 8320T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 154.3 qt · 146.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an 8320T burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2043 (tested as the 8320T (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 183.9 kW (246.6 hp) at 917 rpm | 50.75 L/h 13.41 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 162.3 kW (217.6 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 48.69 L/h 12.86 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 162.3 kW (217.6 hp) at 1,009 rpm | 48.69 L/h 12.86 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2043
Which tractors compare with an 8320T?
Within 10% of its 247 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 8320247 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the 8320T →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265247 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2007Side by side with the 8320T →
- Renault Altes 936 RZ247 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 8320T →
- Renault Atles 935 RZ247 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2002Side by side with the 8320T →
- Case-IH 7250 Magnum245.5 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the 8320T →
- New Holland T 8020244.6 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the 8320T →
Common questions about the John Deere 8320T
Is an 8320T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8320T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8320T have?
An 8320T has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2043; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 043: John Deere 8320T — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2043 · published 2003-02-06 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8320T — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106544 · revision 880808. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document