John Deere 8100
The John Deere 8100 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 160.40 hp 119.6 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 16435 to 18914 pounds.
Engine Power
160.40 hp
119.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
135 gal
511.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
16435 to 18914 pounds
Overview
 | 1995 - 1999
Model year 1995-19961997-1999
8000/8000T SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8000/8000T Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 8100 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8100 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 8100 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 160 hp
119.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 141.81 hp
105.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 179.15 hp
133.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 135 gal
511.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Front hubs | 3.2 qts (each)
3.0 L |
Front diff. | 11.5 qts
10.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
SCV flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift | 10400 lbs
4717 kg |
14165 lbsOptOptional
6425 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
540 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@1930 |
1000@2200 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 122.8 inches
311 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 116.1 inches
294 cm |
Weight | 16435 to 18914 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-24 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 140 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New 8000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere | |
8000 Series Tractors published in 1996, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 8100, 8200, 8300 and 8400 Tractors (OMAR113872) published in 1994 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements with aspirator |
Compression | 15.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22.7 qts
21.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 28.8 qts
27.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 148 qts
140.1 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8100 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-24. Rear: 18.4R46 |
Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46 | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 122.8 inches
311 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 116.1 inches
294 cm |
Length | 206.5 inches
524 cm |
Height | 120.2 inches
305 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 23.2 inches
58 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 31.5 inches
80 cm |
Optional short axle rear axle | 3.937 by 110.5 inches
99 by 2806 mm |
Standard axle rear axle | 3.937 by 118.5 inches
99 by 3009 mm |
Optional large axle rear axle | 4.331 by 118.5 inches
110 by 3009 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 84 inches
152 to 213 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
John Deere 8100 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 16435 lbs
7454 kg |
4WD Shipping | 17876 lbs
8108 kg |
Operating | 18914 lbs
8579 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1688 | |
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16-speed 4WD
April 19 - May 15, 1995
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1688 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 179.15 hp
133.6 kW |
Fuel use | 9.7 gal/hour
36.7 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 160.40 hp
119.6 kW |
Fuel use | 9.2 gal/hour
34.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 141.81 hp
105.7 kW |
Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 21,586 lbs
9791 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8100 based on its 160.4 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8100.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.2 hrs
Approximately 16.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (135 gal / 511 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.3 gal/hr (31.6 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 8100 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8100.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)160.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)119.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)162.6 PS
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