• 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

Illustration of the 1989–1993 John Deere 8760, a 296 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
296.1 hp

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.

Engine — 8760 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere 6.101 HRW-02
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement619.0 ci · 10.14 L
Max torque904 lb·ft · 1,225 N·m @ 1,450 rpm
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — 8760 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemClosed centre
Pressure2,538 psi · 175 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 3
Lift at ends11,960 lb · 5,425 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/4"- 20 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760”

What transmission does an 8760 have?

Transmission specifications for the 8760 are below.

Transmission — 8760 transmission specifications
SteeringHydrostatic John Deere steering
Top speed18.6–21.7 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.

Weights & dimensions — 8760 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight32,088 lb · 14,555 kg
Wheelbase133.9 in · 3,400 mm
Length286.1 in · 7,266 mm
Width139.8–150.6 in · 3,550–3,825 mm
Height137.0 in · 3,480 mm
Ground clearance13.9 in · 353 mm
Front track73.7–132.0 in · 1,871–3,352 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track73.7–132.0 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.

8760 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil33.8 qt · 32.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission39.9 qt · 37.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic147.9 qt · 140.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8760” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system58.0 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.

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 checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8760 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-53168 · revision 875523. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document