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John Deere 8100T

The John Deere 8100T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 162.10 hp 120.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 23650 to 24470 pounds.

Engine Power
162.10 hp 120.9 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
130 gal 492.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
24,470 lbs 11099 kg

Overview

John Deere 8100T tractor photo
1997 - 1999 Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
8100
wheeled tractor
8100T
crawler tractor
John Deere 8100T Engine
John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl
Engine details ...
John Deere 8100T Transmission
16-speed full powershift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8100T Power
PTO (claimed)
160 hp 119.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
138.47 hp 103.3 kW
PTO (tested)
178.82 hp 133.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Steering
hydrostatic power
CommandView Cab standard
Capacity
Fuel
130 gal 492.1 L
Hydraulic system
65 gal 246.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
pressure/flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity
65 gal 246.0 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Pump flow
30 gpm 113.6 lpm
38 gpm (optional) 143.8 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IIIN
Rear lift
15,650 lbs 7098 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase
89 inches 226 cm
Weight
23650 to 24470 pounds
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
140
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
References
8100T references literature
8000/8000T Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 496 ci / 8.1 L

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
496 ci 8.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.56x5.06 inches 116 x 129 mm
Air cleaner
two paper elements
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2200
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
22.7 qts 21.5 L
Coolant capacity
35.9 qts 34.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse full powershift

Type
full powershift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
260 qts 246.1 L
8100T full powershift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8100T Tracks
Width
16 inches 40 cm
Width
24 inches 60 cm
Width
30 inches 76 cm
Dimensions
Wheelbase
89 inches 226 cm
Length
207 inches 525 cm
219.6 inches (with front weights) 557 cm
Width
103.7 inches (minimum) 263 cm
Height (cab)
122.9 inches 312 cm
Shipping weight
23,650 lbs 10727 kg
Operating weight
24,470 lbs 11099 kg
Ground clearance
17.7 inches (drawbar) 44 cm
21.7 inches (rear axle) 55 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1744
Diesel 16-speed crawler April 15 - 28, 1998 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1744 file
PTO performance
Max power
178.82 hp 133.3 kW
Fuel use
10.0 gal/hour 37.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
162.10 hp 120.9 kW
Fuel use
9.8 gal/hour 37.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
138.47 hp 103.3 kW
Fuel use
9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8100T based on its 162.1 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 ScaleHigh-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 8100T.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.4 hrs

Approximately 15.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.4 gal/hr (31.9 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 8100T Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8100T.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)162.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)120.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)164.3 PS

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