The John Deere 8310 tractor has 227 hp engine horsepower and 205.2 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower227 hp
PTO horsepower205.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower179.6 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque741 lb-ft
Operating weight18,523 lb
John Deere 8310 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
227 hp
PTO horsepower
205.2 hp
Drawbar horsepower
179.6 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,200 rpm
Engine torque
741 lb-ft
Engine displacement
496 cu in
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere 8.1L 6-cylinder
Operating weight
18,523 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
227 hp
Average
117.3 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
205.2 hp
Average
103.8 hp
Low
8 hp
High
620 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
179.6 hp
Average
100.5 hp
Low
7.5 hp
High
620 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
18,523 lb
Average
9,758.8 lb
Low
340 lb
High
59,000 lb
John Deere 8310 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 8310 is rated at 227 hp engine power and 205.2 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 21.8 hp between the engine and PTO.
PTO note
With 205.2 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 8310 is best matched to large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating; large implements still need to be matched by PTO requirement, ballast, traction and transmission setup.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 8310’s 179.6 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 227 hp engine rating.
Power-to-weight note
At 18,523 lb and 227 hp, the John Deere 8310 works out to about 81.6 lb per engine horsepower, making it light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
For engine identification, the John Deere 8310 is listed with engine model John Deere 8.1L 6-cylinder, 496 cu in displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,200 rpm.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 8310’s 741 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 496 cu in engine size and 2,200 rpm rated speed.
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.
