John Deere 8310RT

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8310RT is a powerful track tractor designed for heavy-duty farming operations. Independent test results from the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory show a maximum power output of 299.45 hp at 1799 rpm and a standard PTO power of 291.68 hp at 2004 rpm. The engine is a six-cylinder vertical configuration with two turbochargers and an air-to-air aftercooler, using No. 2 Diesel fuel. Maximum torque is 968 lb.-ft. at 1601 rpm with a torque rise of 43.9%. The transmission is a full power shift with selective gear fixed ratio. Detailed fuel consumption, drawbar performance, hydraulic performance, and other operating parameters are available from the test results. The unladen tractor mass is 34,905 lbs. The track width ranges from 76.0" to 120.0". Additional features include a cooling system with two thermostats and a variable speed fan, a 12-volt starting system, and a regenerative particulate filter integrated into the exhaust system.
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Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 299.45 (Maximum Power at 1799 rpm); 291.68 (Standard PTO Power at 2004 rpm)

Transmission: Full power shift with selective gear fixed ratio

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 34905 (Unladen Tractor Mass)

Fuel Type: No. 2 Diesel

John Deere 8310RT vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 100% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Average
Greater than 66% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
Six-cylinder vertical with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Valve Configuration
OHV (Overhead Valve), 6-cylinder 24-valve
Fuel Type
No. 2 Diesel
Induction Type
Two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
548
Bore (in)
4.661
Stroke (in)
5.354
Rated RPM
2099
Power Output (hp)
299.45 (Maximum Power at 1799 rpm); 291.68 (Standard PTO Power at 2004 rpm)

Transmission

Type
Full power shift with selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
270.9
Width (in)
134.6
Height (in)
131.3
Operating Weight (lb)
34905 (Unladen Tractor Mass)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis
Track
Drive Type
Track
Steering Type
Electro-hydraulic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
43.3
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
Track width: 76.0" (1930 mm) to 120.0" (3048 mm)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Track
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Type 4N/3
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Hydraulic control system direct engine drive

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 13 to 27, 2011

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1049 rpm): 268.72 HP (200.39 kW) at 2099 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 14.88 Gal/hr (56.35 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.388 lb/hp.hr (0.236 kg/kW.h) and 18.05 Hp.hr/gal (3.56 kW.h/l)
  • Maximum Power (1 hour): 299.45 HP (223.30 kW) at 1799 rpm, with fuel consumption of 15.89 Gal/hr (60.16 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power in 8th Gear: 226.11 HP (168.61 kW) with a drawbar pull of 18734 lbs (83.33 kN) at 4.53 mph (7.28 km/h). The slip was 2.5%
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power in 8th Gear: 0.462 lb/hp.hr (0.281 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.15 Hp.hr/gal (2.98 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 968 lb.-ft. (1312 Nm) at 1601 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 43.9% with an 11.4% power increase at 1799 rpm

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted Through Whole Range: 21167 lbs (94.2 kN)
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 64.3 GPM (243.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
  • Hydraulic Power: 91.1 HP (67.9 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2425 psi (167 bar)

Overall Efficiency

  • Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 18.49 Hp.hr/gal (3.64 kW.h/l)
  • Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 15.78 Gal/hr (59.73 l/h)



NTTL. (2011). Nebraska OECD Tractor Test 1998 for John Deere 8310RT Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2393

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