John Deere 8100T

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8100T is an agricultural tractor that comes equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system and a full powershift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. It features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled liquid-cooled John Deere engine with a displacement of 496 cubic inches, capable of providing sufficient power for a variety of farming applications. The rated RPM of the engine stands at 2200. This model has a coolant capacity of 35.9 quarts and operates with a rear hitch system of type III/IIIN (Category 3). It is built for comfort and productivity with a cab operator station type and a starter voltage of 12 volts. The tractor's 89-inch wheelbase aids in stability and supports a wide range of attachments. Structurally, the tractor is 207 inches long, the minimum width is 103.7 inches, and it stands at a height of 122.9 inches at the top of the cab. The operating weight of the John Deere 8100T is listed at 24,470 pounds. The hydraulic system is a pressure/flow compensated (PFC) type, which maintains constant hydraulic flow and pressure regardless of engine speed. Detailed information on additional features such as the PTO type and brake system, as well as performance specifics, are not provided in the data available.
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Key Specifications

Transmission: Full powershift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 24470

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
-
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
-
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
496
Bore (in)
4.56
Stroke (in)
5.06
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
-

Transmission

Type
Full powershift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
20

Dimensions

Length (in)
207
Width (in)
103.7 minimum
Height (in)
122.9
Operating Weight (lb)
24470

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
-
Drive Type
Track
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
35.9
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
III/IIIN
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
12 Volt
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Pressure/Flow Compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January 1, 1998

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 200.29 HP (149.34 kW) at 2200 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 12.62 Gal/hr (47.76 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.485 lb/hp.hr (0.295 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Rated Engine Speed (8th Gear): 172.56 HP (128.65 kW) with a drawbar pull of 14500 lbs (64.5 kN) and a speed of 5.5 mph (8.9 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.496 lb/hp.hr (0.302 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.9 Hp.hr/gal (2.74 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 665 lb.-ft. (902 Nm) at 1500 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 31% with a power increase at 2200 rpm of 20%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 9750 lbs (43.4 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 25.5 GPM (96.5 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
  • Hydraulic Power: 40.0 HP (29.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 15.00 Hp.hr/gal (2.95 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption: 12.00 Gal/hr (45.42 l/h) at 2200 rpm



NTTL.(1998).Test 1744: John Deere 8100T Diesel 16-Speed. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2052

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