The John Deere 8R 310 tractor has 310 hp engine horsepower and 257 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower310 hp
PTO horsepower257 hp
Drawbar horsepower267.9 hp
Rated RPM1,000 rpm
Torque1,070 lb-ft
Operating weight27,800 lb
John Deere 8R 310 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
310 hp
PTO horsepower
257 hp
Drawbar horsepower
267.9 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,000 rpm
Engine torque
1,070 lb-ft
Engine displacement
9 L
Engine model
the John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L engine. This
Operating weight
27,800 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
310 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
257 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
267.9 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
27,800 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 8R 310 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For power comparison, the John Deere 8R 310 sits at 310 hp engine horsepower with 257 hp available at the PTO.
PTO note
The John Deere 8R 310’s 257 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,000 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8R 310’s 267.9 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
Using 27,800 lb operating weight and 310 hp engine power, the John Deere 8R 310 comes out at roughly 89.7 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 8R 310’s 9 L engine makes 310 hp, or about 34.4 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8R 310’s 1,070 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,000 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
