- Articulated
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1989–1993
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 8760 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 6.101 HRW-02 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 296.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
296.1 hp
220.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”, 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
- 32,088 lb
- 3-point lift
- 11,960 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–21.7 mph
John Deere 8760 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8760 was built from 1989 to 1993.
The John Deere 8760 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 220.8 kW (296.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8760 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 8760 has a John Deere 6.101 HRW-02 engine, a 6-cylinder 10.14 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 8760 weighs 14,555 kg (32,088 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8760 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8760 lifts 5,425 kg (11,960 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”
How does the 8760 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 33 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 14,555 kg is high for its class — 24% above the median of 11,720 kg across the 40 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 40 tractors within 10% of its power, 30% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 40 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8760 have?
The only figure for the 8760 is 296.1 hp (220.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”
What engine is in an 8760?
An 8760 has a John Deere 6.101 HRW-02, a 6-cylinder 10.14 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 6.101 HRW-02 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 619.0 ci · 10.14 L |
| Max torque | 904 lb·ft · 1,225 N·m @ 1,450 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”
How much will an 8760 lift?
An 8760 lifts 11,960 lb (5,425 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,538 psi · 175 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 11,960 lb · 5,425 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”
What transmission does an 8760 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8760 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic John Deere steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6–21.7 mph · 30–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”
How much does an 8760 weigh?
An 8760 weighs 32,088 lb (14,555 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 32,088 lb · 14,555 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm |
| Length | 286.1 in · 7,266 mm |
| Width | 139.8–150.6 in · 3,550–3,825 mm |
| Height | 137.0 in · 3,480 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.9 in · 353 mm |
| Front track | 73.7–132.0 in · 1,871–3,352 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 73.7–132.0 in · 1,871–3,352 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”
What oil does an 8760 take, and how much?
An 8760 engine takes 33.8 qt (32.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 33.8 qt · 32.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 39.9 qt · 37.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 147.9 qt · 140.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 58.0 qt · 54.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8760?
Within 10% of its 296.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH 9250296.0 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 8760 →
- Ford FW-40295 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 8760 →
- Case-IH 9350306 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2000Side by side with the 8760 →
- New Holland 9482306 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 8760 →
- Ford 876280.1 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1993Side by side with the 8760 →
- Case-IH 9150276.1 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1990Side by side with the 8760 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8760
Is an 8760 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8760 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8760 have?
An 8760 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8760 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53168 · revision 875523. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document