John Deere 8300T

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8300T is a track tractor designed for heavy-duty agricultural work. It features a liquid-cooled 6-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled engine with a displacement of 496 cubic inches capable of producing up to 222 horsepower at 2200 rated RPM. Its hydrostatic power steering and full power shift transmission, providing 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, allow for flexibility and control in various farming operations. With a minimum width of 103.7 inches and an operating weight of 25,010 lbs, this tractor is built for stability and performance. The length and height measure 207 inches and 122.9 inches, respectively, contributing to its substantial presence and work capability in the field. Additional details, like its PTO and hitch capabilities, remain unknown but are presumed to align with the standards for a tractor in this class.

Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 222

Transmission: full power shift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 25010

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John Deere 8300T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 46% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 53% of similar tractors.

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): 222

Transmission

Type: full power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: 20

Dimensions

Length (in): 207
Width (in): 103.7
Height (in): 122.9
Operating Weight (lb): 25010

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: -
Hitch Category: III/IIIN
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: pressure/flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 9 to May 1, 1998

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 226.19 HP (168.67 kW) at 2000 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 12.26 Gal/hr (46.43 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.382 lb/hp.hr (0.233 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Efficiency: 18.44 Hp.hr/gal (3.63 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (9th Gear): 175.88 HP (131.16 kW) with a drawbar pull of 14316 lbs (63.68 kN) and a speed of 4.61 mph (7.41 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at 9th Gear: 0.473 lb/hp.hr (0.288 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.91 Hp.hr/gal (2.94 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 689 lb.-ft. (934 Nm) at 1100 rpm
Torque Rise: 41.7% with a power increase at 1799 rpm of 32%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 15749 lbs (70.1 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate: 31.5 GPM (119.2 l/min) at minimum pressure
Hydraulic Power: 43.6 HP (32.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2550 psi (176 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 11.94 Gal/hr (45.20 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.09 Hp.hr/gal (3.37 kW.h/l)

NTTL.(1998).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 1746 for John Deere 8300T Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2054