The John Deere 8300 tractor has 226.2 hp engine horsepower and 226.2 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower226.2 hp
PTO horsepower226.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower175.9 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque1,800 lb-ft
Operating weight19,422 lb
John Deere 8300 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
226.2 hp
PTO horsepower
226.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower
175.9 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,200 rpm
Engine torque
1,800 lb-ft
Engine displacement
7.6 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
turbocharged
Operating weight
19,422 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
226.2 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
226.2 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
175.9 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
19,422 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8300 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 8300, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 8300’s practical rating is 226.2 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 8300’s 175.9 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
At 19,422 lb and 226.2 hp, the John Deere 8300 works out to about 85.9 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 8300’s 7.6 L engine makes 226.2 hp, or about 29.8 hp per litre.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8300’s 1,800 lb-ft torque rating works with its 2,200 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.
