Quick answer:
The John Deere 8210T tractor has 216.3 hp engine horsepower and 325 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower216.3 hp
PTO horsepower325 hp
Drawbar horsepower158.8 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Torque667 lb-ft
Operating weight17,898 lb
John Deere 8210T Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 216.3 hp |
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| PTO horsepower | 325 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 158.8 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,200 rpm |
| Engine torque | 667 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 8.1 L |
| Engine cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine model | John Deere 8.1L 6-cylinder |
| Operating weight | 17,898 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 8210T Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 8210T loses roughly 26.6% from engine horsepower to drawbar horsepower, which reflects drivetrain, traction and ground-contact losses. |
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| PTO note | The John Deere 8210T’s 325 hp PTO rating should be read with its 2,200 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements. |
| Drawbar note | The John Deere 8210T’s 158.8 hp drawbar rating is the better number for ground-pulling work than the 216.3 hp engine rating. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 8210T’s weight-to-power figure is about 82.7 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | With 8.1 L across 6 cylinders, the John Deere 8210T averages about 1.3 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 8210T combines 667 lb-ft of torque with a 2,200 rpm rated engine speed, which fits a typical tractor rated-speed range. |
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.







