- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 2006–2009
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 8330 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 266.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
266.5 hp
198.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”, 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
- 23,307 lb
- 3-point lift
- 23,783 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 8330 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8330 was built from 2006 to 2009.
The John Deere 8330 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 198.7 kW (266.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8330 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 8330 has a John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.98 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8330 weighs 10,572 kg (23,307 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8330 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8330 lifts 10,788 kg (23,783 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
How does the 8330 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 59 tractors within 10% of its power, 29% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 59 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8330 have?
The only figure for the 8330 is 266.5 hp (198.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
What engine is in an 8330?
An 8330 has a John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02, a 6-cylinder 8.98 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 548.2 ci · 8.98 L |
| Max torque | 836 lb·ft · 1,133 N·m @ 1,598 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
How much will an 8330 lift?
An 8330 lifts 23,783 lb (10,788 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,002 psi · 207 bar |
| Lift at ends | 23,783 lb · 10,788 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm @ 1,820 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 splined |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
What transmission does an 8330 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8330 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet EATON disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic SAUER steering |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
How much does an 8330 weigh?
An 8330 weighs 23,307 lb (10,572 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 23,307 lb · 10,572 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm |
| Length | 233.8 in · 5,938 mm |
| Width | 118.6–125.6 in · 3,012–3,190 mm |
| Height | 124.2 in · 3,155 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 in · 336 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–106.7 in · 1,524–2,710 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”
What oil does an 8330 take, and how much?
An 8330 engine takes 25.5 qt (24.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 25.5 qt · 24.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 158.5 qt · 150.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 3.6 qt · 3.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 42.3 qt · 40.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8330?
Within 10% of its 266.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 8410T266.5 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2002Side by side with the 8330 →
- John Deere 8410266.5 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8330 →
- Lamborghini R8.270266 hp engine, claimed · from 2007Side by side with the 8330 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 8280 TTV264 hp engine, claimed · from 2020Side by side with the 8330 →
- New Holland T 8030269.3 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the 8330 →
- Agco DT-225B261.4 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2010Side by side with the 8330 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8330
Is an 8330 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8330 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8330 have?
An 8330 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 splined shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8330 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-47818 · revision 883015. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document