John Deere 8760
The John Deere 8760 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 619 ci 10.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 32095 lbs*Weight with 18.4R42 duals. 14558 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
220 gal
832.7 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
32095 lbs*Weight with 18.4R42 duals.
14558 kg
Overview
 | 1989 - 1993
8060 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
8060 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $121,000 in 1993 | |
John Deere 8760 Engine | |
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John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8760 Power | |
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Engine | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 256 hp
190.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 239.49 hp
178.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 276.95 hp
206.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Sound-Gard Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 220 gal
832.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 47 gal
177.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure compensated |
Capacity | 47 gal
177.9 L |
Valves | 3 |
Pump flow | 44.8 gpm
169.6 lpm |
SCV flow | 33.3 gpm
126.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 14983 lbs
6796 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Weight | 32095 lbs
14558 kg |
Front tire | 20.8R-38 |
Rear tire | 20.8R-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Big-Power Efficiency published in 1990, by John Deere | |
4-Wheel Drive Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere | |
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 619 ci / 10.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 619 ci
10.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.12x5.00 inches
130 x 127 mm |
Power | 300 hp
223.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
24-speed partial power shift | |
12-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro
Transmission | John Deere Syncro |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Three speeds (1-3) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between speeds. | |
Transmission — John Deere PowrSync
Transmission | John Deere PowrSync |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges. | |
Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8760 Tires | |
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Ag front | 20.8R-38 |
Ag rear | 20.8R-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 134 inches
340 cm |
Length | 268.9 inches
683 cm |
Weight | 32095 lbs*Weight with 18.4R42 duals.
14558 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 1624: diesel Powr-Sync 4WD | |
OECD 1631: diesel Power shift 4WD |
OCED Tractor Test 1624 | |
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Diesel Powr-Sync 4WD
May 1989 - 1989,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1624 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 256.94 hp
191.6 kW |
Fuel use | 16.4 gal/hour
62.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 277.41 hp
206.9 kW |
Fuel use | 16.1 gal/hour
60.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 237.21 hp
176.9 kW |
Fuel use | 15.8 gal/hour
59.8 l/hour |
Max pull | 32880 lbs
14914 kg |
OCED Tractor Test 1631 | |
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Diesel Power shift 4WD
September 1989 - October 1989,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1631 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 276.95 hp
206.5 kW |
Fuel use | 15.6 gal/hour
59.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 260.94 hp
194.6 kW |
Fuel use | 15.9 gal/hour
60.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 276.09 hp
205.9 kW |
Fuel use | 16.2 gal/hour
61.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 239.49 hp
178.6 kW |
Fuel use | 16.4 gal/hour
62.1 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 32360 lbs
14678 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8760 based on its 300 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High 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 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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-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 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 8760.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.1 hrs
Approximately 14.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (220 gal / 832.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.6 gal/hr (59.1 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 8760 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8760.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)300 hp
Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS
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