John Deere 8300T
The John Deere 8300T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 204.00 hp 152.1 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 23650 to 25010 pounds.
Engine Power
204.00 hp
152.1 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
130 gal
492.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
23650 to 25010 pounds
Overview
 | 1997 - 1999
8000/8000T SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor
8000/8000T 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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8300 | wheeled tractor |
8300T | crawler tractor |
John Deere 8300T Engine | |
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John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8300T Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 8300T Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 175.88 hp
131.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 226.19 hp
168.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
CommandView Cab standard | |
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 |
38 gpmOptOptional
143.8 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Rear lift | 15650 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 25010 pounds |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 140 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 260 qts
246.1 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8300T Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 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 |
219.6 inches (with front weights)
557 cm | |
Width | 103.7 inches (minimum)
263 cm |
Height (cab) | 122.9 inches
312 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 21.7 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17.7 inches
44 cm |
John Deere 8300T Weight | |
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Shipping | 23,650 lbs
10727 kg |
Operating | 25,010 lbs
11344 kg |
Ballasted | 26,525 lbs
12031 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1746 | |
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Diesel 16-speed crawler
April 9 - May 1, 1998
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1746 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 226.19 hp
168.7 kW |
Fuel use | 12.3 gal/hour
46.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 204.00 hp
152.1 kW |
Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour
45.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 175.88 hp
131.2 kW |
Fuel use | 11.8 gal/hour
44.7 l/hour |
Gear 9 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 27,819 lbs
12618 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8300T based on its 204 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 8300T.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.3 hrs
Approximately 12.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.6 gal/hr (40.2 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 8300T Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8300T.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)204 hp
Kilowatts (kW)152.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)206.8 PS
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