John Deere 8330T

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8330T is a track tractor designed for heavy-duty farm work. It is powered by a 270.21 hp John Deere PowerTech engine with a turbocharger and air-to-air aftercooler, six inline cylinders, and a compression ratio of 16.3 to 1. The engine has a maximum torque of 879 lb-ft (1192 Nm) at 1599 rpm and a torque rise of 47.9%. The tractor features an electro-hydraulic steering system, a full power shift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, and a closed center pressure-flow compensated hydraulic system. The hydraulic system has a pump delivery rate of 34.9 GPM (132.1 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed, with a sustained pressure of 3012 psi (208 bar) at compensator cutoff. The 8330T has an operating weight of 28,350 pounds, a length of 207 inches, a width of 103.7 inches, and a height of 122.9 inches. The track width ranges from 91.9 inches (2335 mm) to 119.5 inches (3035 mm), with a specific example of 25.0 inches (635 mm). Detailed drawbar performance, noise levels, brake specifications, and fuel consumption data are provided in the test results.

Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 270.21

Transmission: Full Power Shift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 28350

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 8330T vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 54% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 60% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: 24-valve
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooler
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 548
Bore (in): 4.661
Stroke (in): 5.354
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 270.21

Transmission

Type: Full Power Shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 207
Width (in): 103.7
Height (in): 122.9
Operating Weight (lb): 28350

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
Coolant Capacity (qts): 42.3
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: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic Wet Disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed Center Pressure-Flow Compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 28 to October 26, 2006

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 270.21 HP (201.50 kW) at 1700 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 15.07 Gal/hr (57.07 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.391 lb/hp.hr (0.238 kg/kW.h)
Standard Power Take-off (1000 rpm): 256.20 HP (191.04 kW) at 2003 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 9th Gear: 202.53 HP (151.03 kW) with a drawbar pull of 17728 lbs (78.86 kN) at a speed of 4.28 mph (6.89 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.461 lb/hp.hr (0.281 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.18 Hp.hr/gal (2.99 kW.h/l)
Half Pull at Reduced Engine Speed (11th Gear): 107.25 HP (79.98 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8883 lbs (39.51 kN) at a speed of 4.53 mph (7.29 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 879 lb.-ft. (1192 Nm) at 1599 rpm
Torque Rise: 47.9% with a power increase at 1701 rpm of 40%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 16830 lbs (74.9 kN) through the whole range
Pump Delivery Rate: 42.5 GPM (160.9 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 62.3 HP (46.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2562 psi (177 bar)

Sound Level

At No Load in 9th Gear: 72.2 dB(A)
Transport Speed (No Load) in 16th Gear: 74.8 dB(A)

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2006). Test 1888: John Deere 8330T Diesel 16-Speed. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2106