- 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 8320 T Full specifications
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).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
247 hp
184 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”, claimed
- Weight
- 26,735 lb
- 3-point lift
- 16,535 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 34.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 8320 T specs: key facts
The John Deere 8320 T was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the John Deere 8320 T 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 8320 T has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 184 kW (247 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8320 T is a tracked machine.Source 1
The John Deere 8320 T has a John Deere-PowerTech 6.081 HRW-25 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.13 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8320 T weighs 12,127 kg (26,735 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8320 T has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8320 T lifts 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 8320 T delivers 131.0 L/min (34.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”
How much horsepower does an 8320 T 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 8320 T 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 8320 T?
An 8320 T 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 8320 T lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8320 T 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 8320 T have?
Transmission specifications for the 8320 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 |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8320T”
How much does an 8320 T weigh?
An 8320 T 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 in · 2,634 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”
How much fuel does an 8320 T 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 8320 T?
Within 10% of its 247 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 265247 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2007Side by side with the 8320 T →
- Lamborghini 240 Traction240.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1994Side by side with the 8320 T →
- Agco DT-220 A256.4 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the 8320 T →
- Lamborghini 260 Victory256.4 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2001Side by side with the 8320 T →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260 MK3256.7 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the 8320 T →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 260256.7 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2000Side by side with the 8320 T →
Everything else people ask
Is an 8320 T two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8320 T is a tracked machine.
What PTO does an 8320 T have?
An 8320 T has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Where this page comes from
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