John Deere 8770

The John Deere 8770 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 619 ci 10.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: Power Shift. Operating weight: 32,960 lbs 14950 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
220 gal 832.7 L
Transmission
Power Shift
Operating Weight
32,960 lbs 14950 kg

Overview

John Deere 8770 tractor photo
1993 - 1996 8070 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 8070 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price
$114,945
John Deere 8770 Engine
John Deere 10.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8770 Power
Engine (gross)
300 hp 223.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
256 hp 190.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
242.52 hp 180.8 kW
PTO (tested)
259.31 hp 193.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet discs brakes
Sound-Gard cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
220 gal 832.7 L
Hydraulic system
38 gal 143.8 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure compensated
Capacity
38 gal 143.8 L
Pressure
2530 psi 174.4 bar
Rear valves
3 to 5
Pump flow
44.8 gpm 169.6 lpm
SCV flow
33.3 gpm 126.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
3 (optional)
Control
draft sensing
Rear lift
14,980 lbs 6794 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent OptOptional
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
134 inches 340 cm
Weight
31438 to 32960 pounds
Front tire
24.5R-32
Rear tire
24.5R-32
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
8770 references literature
250- to 400-HP 70 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 619 ci / 10.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
619 ci 10.1 L
Bore/Stroke
5.12x5.00 inches 130 x 127 mm
Power (gross)
300 hp 223.7 kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements with aspirator
Compression
15.75:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
33.8 qts 32.0 L
Coolant capacity
58 qts 54.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed two-speed power shift
12-speed full power shift

Transmission — Syncro

Transmission
Syncro
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
PermaClutch hydraulic wet disc
Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D).

Transmission — PowrSync

Transmission
PowrSync
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Six gears (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gear pairs 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.

Transmission — Power Shift

Transmission
Power Shift
Type
full power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

John Deere 8770 Tires
Ag front
24.5R-32
18.4R-38
20.8R-38
710/70R38
18.4R-42
20.8R-42
18.4R-46
Ag rear
24.5R-32
18.4R-38
20.8R-38
710/70R38
18.4R-42
20.8R-42
18.4R-46
Dimensions
Wheelbase
134 inches 340 cm
Length
268.9 inches 683 cm
Weight
32,960 lbs 14950 kg
Shipping weight
31,438 lbs 14260 kg
Front axle
3.937 by 120 inches 99 by 3048 mm
Rear axle
3.937 by 120 inches 99 by 3048 mm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1671
Diesel PowrSync 4WD October 19 - November 16, 1993 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1671 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
259.31 hp 193.4 kW
Fuel use
15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
286.31 hp 213.5 kW
Fuel use
16.0 gal/hour 60.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
242.52 hp 180.8 kW
Fuel use
15.8 gal/hour 59.8 l/hour
Max pull
33,464 lbs 15179 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8770 based on its 300 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 8770.

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 8770 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8770.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)300 hp
Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS

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