Quick answer:
The John Deere 8310R tractor has 310 hp engine horsepower and 303 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower310 hp
PTO horsepower303 hp
Drawbar horsepower310 hp
Rated RPM1,900 rpm
Torque1,000 lb-ft
Operating weight27,218 lb
John Deere 8310R Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 310 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 303 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 310 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 1,900 rpm |
| Engine torque | 1,000 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Operating weight | 27,218 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 8310R Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | For power comparison, the John Deere 8310R sits at 310 hp engine horsepower with 303 hp available at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 8310R’s PTO output is 303 hp, about 97.7% of its 310 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | Use 310 hp drawbar horsepower for pulling comparisons and 303 hp PTO horsepower for driven implements on the John Deere 8310R. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 27,218 lb operating weight and 310 hp engine power, the John Deere 8310R comes out at roughly 87.8 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 | With 9 L across 6 cylinders, the John Deere 8310R averages about 1.5 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 8310R’s 1,000 lb-ft torque figure should be read with its 9 L engine size and 1,900 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.







