John Deere 8320RT

The John Deere 8320RT 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): 320 hp / 238.6 kW. Transmission: John Deere AutoPowr.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 320 hp / 238.6 kW
Transmission
John Deere AutoPowr

Overview

John Deere 8320RT tractor photo
2014 - 2019 8R SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor 8R Series Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
8320R
wheeled tractor
8320RT
crawler
John Deere 8320RT Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8320RT Transmission
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8320RT Power
Engine (gross)
320 hp 238.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
264 hp 196.9 kW
150 hp (front) 111.9 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes
hydraulic (optional)
dual line air (optional)
CommandView III cab standard with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Hydraulic system
10.6 gal 40.1 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated
Capacity
10.6 gal 40.1 L
Rear valves
4 to 6
Pump flow
60 gpm 227.1 lpm
SCV flow
35 gpm 132.5 lpm
42 gpm (optional) 159.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
IVN/III
Rear lift
15000 lbs 6804 kg
20000 lbs (optional) 9072 kg
Drawbar
Cat 4
Cat 4 Heavy-Duty optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
Front PTO
optional independent
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
240
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925 (each)
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere PowerTech PSS
Configuration
dual variable geometry turbochargers diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.66x5.35 inches 118 x 136 mm
Emissions
Tier 4B
Emission control
selective catalyst reduction
Rated Power (gross)
320 hp 238.6 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere AutoPowr

Transmission
John Deere AutoPowr
Type
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 8320RT Tires
Dimensions

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8320RT based on its 320 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 8320RT.

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 8320RT Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8320RT.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)320 hp
Kilowatts (kW)238.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)324.4 PS

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