Quick answer:
The John Deere 8210 tractor has 205 hp engine horsepower and 185.1 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower205 hp
PTO horsepower185.1 hp
Drawbar horsepower158.8 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Operating weight17,898 lb
John Deere 8210 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 205 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 185.1 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 158.8 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,200 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 8.1 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine model | an 8.1L 6-cylinder engine. This |
| Operating weight | 17,898 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 8210 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 8210 is small: 205 hp engine horsepower versus 185.1 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | The John Deere 8210’s PTO output is 185.1 hp, about 90.3% of its 205 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 8210’s 158.8 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 205 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 8210 pairs 205 hp with 17,898 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup. |
| Engine note | For engine identification, the John Deere 8210 is listed with engine model an 8.1L 6-cylinder engine. This, 8.1 L displacement, 6 cylinders, rated at 2,200 rpm. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 8210 lists 2,200 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating. |
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.







