John Deere 8310R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8310R is a high-horsepower row-crop tractor designed for a range of agricultural tasks. It boasts a powerful 6-cylinder, 24-valve, liquid-cooled engine with two turbochargers and an air-to-air aftercooler. The engine has a displacement of 548 cubic inches, a bore of 4.661 inches, a stroke of 5.354 inches, and a compression ratio of 16.0 to 1. It is capable of a rated 271.62 horsepower and a maximum of 302.97 horsepower with the optional Intelligent Power Management system. The engine uses No. 2 Diesel fuel and is lubricated with SAE 15W-40 API CJ-4 oil. This tractor's hydrostatic power steering, combined with a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with full range operator controlled power shift, can handle diverse field operations with efficiency and precision. The transmission has 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. The tractor's chassis is built for 4-wheel drive (MFWD 4WD) and hosts a direct engine drive hydraulic control system to support a variety of implements. The 8310R has impressive lift capabilities with its rear three-point hitch system, capable of exerting a maximum force of 18,326 lbs (81.5 kN). The tractor weighs 27,020 lbs with an operator and has a wheelbase of 118.9 inches. It features an exhaust regenerative particulate filter integrated into the vertical muffler. The 8310R was available from 2011 until 2013 and is well-regarded for its robust build and reliability in demanding farm conditions.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 271.62 (Rated), 302.97 (Maximum with IPM)

Transmission: selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 27020 (with operator)

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel, Specific gravity converted to 60°/60°F (15°/15°C) 0.8411, Fuel weight 7.003 lbs/gal (0.839 kg/l)

John Deere 8310R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 88% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 92% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSX
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: inline
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel, Specific gravity converted to 60°/60°F (15°/15°C) 0.8411, Fuel weight 7.003 lbs/gal (0.839 kg/l)
Induction Type: two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.661
Stroke (in): 5.354
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 271.62 (Rated), 302.97 (Maximum with IPM)

Transmission

Type: selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 243.9
Width (in): 96 (measured over axles)
Height (in): 138.9 (cab)
Operating Weight (lb): 27020 (with operator)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 43.3
Front Tire Diameter (in): 420/85R34
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 480/80R50
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 2013
Hitch Type: 4N/3
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 18326 lbs @ 24 inches
Operator Station Type: cab
Starter Type: electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: direct engine drive hydraulic control system

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 20 to October 3, 2011

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1048 rpm): 271.62 HP (202.55 kW) at 2099 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 14.70 Gal/hr (55.64 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.379 lb/hp.hr (0.231 kg/kW.h) and 18.48 Hp.hr/gal (3.64 kW.h/l)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 302.97 HP (225.92 kW) at 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 15.89 Gal/hr (60.15 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.367 lb/hp.hr (0.223 kg/kW.h) and 19.07 Hp.hr/gal (3.76 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 8th Gear: 235.40 HP (175.54 kW) with a drawbar pull of 18573 lbs (82.61 kN) at 4.75 mph (7.64 km/h) and slip of 5.4%
Fuel Consumption in 8th Gear: 0.439 lb/hp.hr (0.267 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.97 Hp.hr/gal (3.15 kW.h/l)
50% of Pull at Maximum Power in 8th Gear: 125.30 HP (93.44 kW) with a pull of 9320 lbs (41.46 kN) at 5.04 mph (8.11 km/h) and slip of 2.5%

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 973 lb.-ft. (1319 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Torque Rise: 43.1%
Power Increase at 1900 rpm: 11.7%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 18326 lbs (81.5 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed (Three Outlets): 63.8 GPM (241.5 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 90.9 HP (67.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2436 psi (168 bar)

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. (2011). Test 2004: John Deere 8310R Diesel. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2400