John Deere 8130

The John Deere 8130 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 225 hp / 167.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 21774 lbs (2WD) 9876 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 225 hp / 167.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
180 gal 681.3 L
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Operating Weight
21774 lbs (2WD) 9876 kg

Overview

John Deere 8130 tractor photo
2006 - 2009 8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 8030 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
John Deere 8130 Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8130 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8130 Power
Engine (gross)
225 hp 167.8 kW
Engine (max)
240 hp 179.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)
158.05 hp 117.9 kW
PTO (tested)
208.27 hp 155.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
4x4 Independent Link Suspension MFWD 4WD (ILS)
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
CommandView cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
180 gal 681.3 L
Hydraulic system
9.5 gal 36.0 L
14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) 54.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center PFC
Capacity
9.5 gal 36.0 L
14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) 54.9 L
Pressure
2098 psi 144.7 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Pump flow
31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
Total flow
44 gpm 166.5 lpm
60 gpm (optional) 227.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IIIN
IVN/III (optional)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
12400 lbs 5624 kg
15200 lbs (optional) 6894 kg
17300 lbs (optional) 7847 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
540/1000 (optional)
Engine RPM
540@1817
1000@2000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
118.9 inches (ILS) 302 cm
120.1 inches (MFWD) 305 cm
126.8 inches (2WD) 322 cm
Weight
21774 to 25147 pounds
Front tire
11.00-24
Rear tire
480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
8130 references literature
8030 Series 2007 Updates published by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere PowerTech
Configuration
variable geometry turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.661x5.354 inches 118 x 136 mm
Rated Power (gross)
225 hp 167.8 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
240 hp 179.0 kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression
16.3:1
Rated RPM
2100
Idle RPM
900-2200
Operating RPM
1500-2100
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
25.5 qts 24.1 L
26 qts (ILS) 24.6 L
Coolant capacity
42.3 qts 40.0 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
160 qts 151.4 L
168 qts (ILS) 159.0 L
Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load.
8130 PowerShift full power shift speeds

Transmission — John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)

Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode.
8130 Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)  speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8130 Tires
Ag front
11.00-24 (2WD)
420/90R30 (4WD)
Ag rear
480/80R46
Dimensions
Wheelbase
118.9 inches (ILS) 302 cm
120.1 inches (MFWD) 305 cm
126.8 inches (2WD) 322 cm
Length
219.1 inches 556 cm
Height
122.9 inches 312 cm
Weight
21774 lbs (2WD) 9876 kg
25147 lbs (ILS 4WD) 11406 kg
Ground clearance
17.4 inches 44 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1884
Diesel PowerShift 4WD September 19 - October 5, 2006 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1884 file
PTO performance
Max power
208.27 hp 155.3 kW
Fuel use
11.3 gal/hour 42.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
182.22 hp 135.9 kW
Fuel use
10.3 gal/hour 39.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
197.60 hp 147.4 kW
Fuel use
10.8 gal/hour 40.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
158.05 hp 117.9 kW
Fuel use
10.3 gal/hour 39.0 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull
18935 lbs 8588 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8130 based on its 225 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
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
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
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 8130.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.4 hrs

Approximately 15.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.7 gal/hr (44.3 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 8130 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8130.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)225 hp
Kilowatts (kW)167.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)228.1 PS

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