John Deere 8300

The John Deere 8300 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 202.92 hp 151.3 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 17030 to 19422 pounds.

Overview

	1995 - 1999 Model year 1995-19961997-1999 8000/8000T SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1995 - 1999
Model year 1995-19961997-1999
8000/8000T Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

John Deere 8300 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8300 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

John Deere 8300 Power
PTO (claimed)	200 hp 149.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	179.60 hp 133.9 kW
PTO (tested)	224.92 hp 167.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
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
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
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
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Rear lift	11700 lbs 5307 kg
	15650 lbsOptOptional 7098 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
2WD Wheelbase	122.8 inches 311 cm
4WD Wheelbase	116.1 inches 294 cm
Weight	17030 to 19422 pounds
Front tire	11.00-24
2WD Rear tire	18.4R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	140
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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
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

Dimensions

John Deere 8300 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-24. Rear: 18.4R46
	Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46

Dimensions
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
Ground clearance	23.2 inches 58 cm
118.5 rear axle	4.331 by 118.54.331 inches 110 by 3010 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 8300 Weight
2WD Shipping	17030 lbs 7724 kg
4WD Shipping	18523 lbs 8402 kg
Operating	19422 lbs 8809 kg
Ballasted	26230 lbs 11897 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1690
7.6L diesel 16-speed 4WD April 13 - May 15, 1995 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1690 file
PTO performance
Max power	224.92 hp 167.7 kW
Fuel use	12.1 gal/hour 45.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	202.92 hp 151.3 kW
Fuel use	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	179.60 hp 133.9 kW
Fuel use	11.5 gal/hour 43.5 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	25,576 lbs 11601 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.