John Deere 8310T

The John Deere 8310T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 206.33 hp 153.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 23650 to 25960 pounds.

Engine Power
206.33 hp 153.9 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
130 gal 492.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
23650 to 25960 pounds

Overview

John Deere 8310T tractor photo
2000 - 2001 8000 Ten SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor 8000 Ten Series Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
8310
wheeled tractor
8310T
crawler tractor
John Deere 8310T Engine
John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl
Engine details ...
John Deere 8310T Transmission
16-speed full powershift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8310T Power
PTO (claimed)
205 hp 152.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
177.43 hp 132.3 kW
PTO (tested)
235.12 hp 175.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
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
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
Total flow
33.5 gpm 126.8 lpm
42.5 gpm (optional) 160.9 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 25960 pounds
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
140
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
1850
Battery volts
12
References
8310T references literature
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
26.4 qts 25.0 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
8310T  full powershift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8310T Tracks
Width
16 inches 40 cm
Width
18 inches 45 cm
Width
24 inches 60 cm
Width
30 inches 76 cm
Dimensions
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 8310T Weight
Shipping
23,650 lbs 10727 kg
Operating
25,960 lbs 11775 kg
Ballasted
28,335 lbs 12852 kg
Max capacity
31,500 lbs 14288 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1776
Diesel 16-speed crawler April 17 - May 12, 2000 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1776 file
PTO performance
Max power
235.12 hp 175.3 kW
Fuel use
12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
206.33 hp 153.9 kW
Fuel use
11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
177.43 hp 132.3 kW
Fuel use
11.9 gal/hour 45.0 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.
Max pull
26,656 lbs 12091 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8310T based on its 206.33 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 8310T.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.1 hrs

Approximately 12.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.7 gal/hr (40.6 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 8310T Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8310T.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)206.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)153.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)209.2 PS

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