John Deere 8210T
The John Deere 8210T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 188.13 hp 140.3 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 23650 to 25390 pounds.
Engine Power
188.13 hp
140.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
130 gal
492.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
23650 to 25390 pounds
Overview
 | 2000 - 2001
8000 Ten SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
8000 Ten Series
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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8210 | wheeled tractor |
8210T | crawler tractor |
John Deere 8210T Engine | |
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John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8210T Transmission | |
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16-speed full powershift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 8210T Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 185 hp
138.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 158.81 hp
118.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 216.32 hp
161.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
CommandView cab standard with heat and A/C. Optional dexlue cab with rear windshield wiper, additional lights, mirror, and sun visor. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 130 gal
492.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 |
Total flow | 33.5 gpm
126.8 lpm |
42.5 gpm (optional)
160.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 15,650 lbs
7098 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Weight | 23650 to 25390 pounds |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 140 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 1850 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8000/8000T TEN Series Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1999, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 496 ci / 8.1 L
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled, 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 |
Coolant capacity | 35.9 qts
34.0 L |
Oil capacity | 24.8 qts
23.5 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 |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8210T Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Width | 18 inches
45 cm |
Width | 24 inches
60 cm |
Width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
Length | 207 inches
525 cm |
Width | 103.7 inches (minimum)
263 cm |
Height | 122.9 inches (cab)
312 cm |
Ground clearance | 17.7 inches (drawbar)
44 cm |
21.7 inches (rear axle)
55 cm | |
John Deere 8210T Weight | |
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Shipping | 23,650 lbs
10727 kg |
Operating | 25,390 lbs
11516 kg |
Ballasted | 27,610 lbs
12523 kg |
Max capacity | 31,500 lbs
14288 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1774 | |
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Diesel 16-speed crawler
April 24 - May 17, 2000
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1774 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 216.32 hp
161.3 kW |
Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour
44.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 188.13 hp
140.3 kW |
Fuel use | 11.0 gal/hour
41.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 158.81 hp
118.4 kW |
Fuel use | 10.9 gal/hour
41.3 l/hour |
Gear 9 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 24,479 lbs
11103 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8210T based on its 188.13 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 8210T.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.3 hrs
Approximately 13.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.8 gal/hr (37 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 8210T Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8210T.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)188.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)140.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)190.7 PS
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