John Deere 8330T

The John Deere 8330T is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 310 hp / 231.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 28,350 lbs 12859 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 310 hp / 231.2 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
130 gal 492.1 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
28,350 lbs 12859 kg

Overview

John Deere 8330T tractor photo
2006 - 2009 8030 SeriesAgricultural Crawler tractor 8030 Series Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
8330
row-crop tractor
8330T
crawler tractor
John Deere 8330T Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8330T Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8330T Power
Engine
310 hp 231.2 kW
PTO (claimed)
235 hp 175.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)
202.53 hp 151.0 kW
PTO (tested)
270.21 hp 201.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Steering
electro-hydraulic
Wet disc brakes
CommandView cab
Capacity
Fuel
130 gal 492.1 L
Hydraulic system
65 gal 246.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity
65 gal 246.0 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Pump flow
31.7 gpm 120.0 lpm
Total flow
33.5 gpm 126.8 lpm
42.5 gpm (optional) 160.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IIIN
Rear lift
15,200 lbs 6894 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Engine RPM
1000@2000
Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase
89 inches 226 cm
Weight
28,350 lbs 12859 kg
16-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere PowerTech
Configuration
variable geometry turbo diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
548 ci 9.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.661x5.354 inches 118 x 136 mm
Power
310 hp 231.2 kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression
16.3:1
Rated RPM
2100
Idle RPM
900-2200
Operating RPM
1500-2100
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
25.5 qts 24.1 L
Coolant capacity
42.3 qts 40.0 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
260 qts 246.1 L
Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load.
8330T PowerShift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8330T Tracks
Width
16 inches 40 cm
Width
18 inches 45 cm
Width
25 inches 63 cm
Width
30 inches 76 cm
Dimensions
Wheelbase
89 inches 226 cm
Length
207 inches 525 cm
219.6 inches (with front weights) 557 cm
Width
103.7 inches (16-inch track/60-inch tread) 263 cm
144 inches (25-inch track/120-inch tread) 365 cm
150 inches (30-inch track/120-inch tread) 381 cm
Height (cab)
122.9 inches 312 cm
Weight
28,350 lbs 12859 kg
Clearance (rear axle)
21.7 inches 55 cm
Clearance (drawbar)
17.7 inches 44 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1888
Diesel PowerShift crawler September 28 - October 26, 2006 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1888 file
PTO performance
Max power
270.21 hp 201.5 kW
Fuel use
15.1 gal/hour 57.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
237.63 hp 177.2 kW
Fuel use
13.3 gal/hour 50.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
256.20 hp 191.0 kW
Fuel use
14.3 gal/hour 54.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
202.53 hp 151.0 kW
Fuel use
13.3 gal/hour 50.3 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.
Max pull
29,891 lbs 13558 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8330T based on its 310 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 8330T.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.1 hrs

Approximately 8.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~16.1 gal/hr (61 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 8330T Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8330T.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)310 hp
Kilowatts (kW)231.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)314.3 PS

Direct Competitor Comparison

Compare John Deere 8330T against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.

Current Model
John Deere

John Deere 8330T

Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 310 hp / 231.2 kW
★ Baseline Reference
FordMarket Competitor

Ford 876

Engine Power:280
Production Years:1989 - 1993
CaseIHMarket Competitor

CaseIH 9150

Engine Power:280
Production Years:1986 - 1990
VersatileMarket Competitor

Versatile 280

Engine Power:280
Production Years:2009 - 2014
RabaMarket Competitor

Raba 300

Engine Power:280
Production Years:1986 - 1990