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John Deere 8R 310 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Name: John Deere 8R 310
Brand: John Deere

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Nebraska Test #2233

John Deere 8R 310

Max PTO HP 318.4 hp

Max Drawbar HP 283.4 hp

Max Pull 28,288 lbs

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Overview

The John Deere 8R 310 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2019, featuring a 9.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 310 hp. The configuration includes a four-wheel drive system and is available with 16-speed power shift, 23-speed power shift, or infinitely variable transmission options. This model provides a rear lift capacity of 20,000 lbs and was tested with a maximum drawbar pull of 28,288 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 318.37 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 28,288 lbs for this model.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a 60 gpm closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system and a rear hitch rated for 20,000 lbs at 24 inches.

Mechanical and Transmission Configuration: The machine features inboard planetary final drives and offers three transmission types including a 23-speed full power shift and an infinitely variable transmission.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $385,695 in 2020
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	9.8 gal (37.1 L)
Fuel tank	192 gal (726.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.66x5.35 inches (118 x 136 mm)
Compression	16.0:1
Description	John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	549 ci (9.0 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	341 hp (254.3 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	310 hp (231.2 kW)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Engine (gross)	310 hp (231.2 kW)
Engine (max)	341 hp (254.3 kW)
PTO (claimed)	257 hp (191.6 kW)

Transmission

Gears	16 forward and 5 reverse / 23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	e23
Type	full power shift / full power shift / infinitely variable transmission
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift / 23-speed full power shift
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift / 23-speed full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure	2958 psi (204.0 bar)
Pump flow	60 gpm (227.1 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 6
SCV flow	35 gpm (rear) (132.5 lpm)
Type	closed-center pressure flow compensated

Hitch

Control	electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift (at ends)	11464 lbs (5200 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	20000 lbs (9072 kg)
Rear Type	IVN/III

PTO

Engine RPM	1000@2003
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery Group	31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	250
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (drawbar)	15.2 inches (38 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread	60 to 144 inches (152 to 365 cm)
Height (cab)	137.8 inches*Height with Group 49 tires, exclusive antennas and beacons. (350 cm)
Length	252.8 inches (642 cm)
Rear axle	4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
Weight	27800 lbs*Weight with IVT and ILS (12610 kg)
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (305 cm)
Front tire	420/85R34
Rear tire	480/80R50
Weight	27800 lbs (12610 kg)
Wheelbase	120.1 inches (305 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50

References

Description	Operator's Manual 8R Tractors (OMRE593195) published in 2021

Speeds

Description	With Group 48 tires. / With Group 48 tires.

Variants

8R 310	wheeled
8RT 310	two-track
8RX 310	four-track

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2233

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Test Date: April 1 - 15, 2021

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

318.37 hp

@ 1700 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

280.01 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

303.47 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,051 lb-ft (1,424 Nm)
Torque Rise	50.1%
At Engine RPM	1550 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	280.01	208.80	2101
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	303.47	226.30	1995	1000
Maximum Power	318.37	237.41	1700

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
280.01	2101	14.48	0.36	19.34	0.63
244.11	2155	12.94	0.37	18.86	0.57
183.86	2165	10.42	0.40	17.65	0.45
123.47	2177	8.02	0.46	15.39	0.26
61.70	2188	5.78	0.66	10.67	0.15
1.26	2199	4.29	23.82	0.29	0.18

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—9th Gear-Man...	249.75	20,434	4.58	4.40	62	210
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th Ge...	195.24	15,359	4.77	3.20	73	208
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th Ge...	132.18	10,215	4.85	2.00	73	207
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.0 ...	195.13	15,446	4.74	3.10	74	207
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.1 ...	132.09	10,084	4.91	2.00	74	206

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
6th Gear	209.05	28,288	2.78	2152	13.00	15.36	0.02	28.40	0.46	48	209
7th Gear	229.05	26,073	3.30	2130	8.90	16.07	0.02	28.39	0.44	48	210
8th Gear	244.45	23,591	3.89	2100	6.20	16.80	0.02	28.39	0.42	47	209
9th Gear	249.75	20,434	4.58	2100	4.40	17.16	0.02	28.52	0.41	62	210
10th Gear	247.93	17,367	5.35	2100	3.60	17.05	0.02	28.52	0.41	62	209
11th Gear	247.00	14,813	6.25	2100	3.00	17.16	0.02	28.51	0.41	64	209
12th Gear	244.95	12,641	7.27	2100	2.60	17.02	0.02	28.50	0.41	66	210
13th Gear	246.73	10,929	8.47	2100	2.10	17.14	0.02	28.50	0.41	69	209

Manual Mode 1700 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
6th Gear	208.40	28,195	2.78	2152	13.00	15.27	0.02	28.40	0.46	48	210
7th Gear	229.39	26,132	3.30	2131	9.10	16.15	0.02	28.39	0.43	47	209
8th Gear	250.50	25,201	3.73	2042	7.40	16.72	0.02	28.38	0.42	47	210
9th Gear	267.72	23,202	4.33	2004	5.30	17.50	0.02	28.38	0.40	47	210
10th Gear	276.48	21,568	4.81	1911	4.80	17.72	0.02	28.39	0.40	48	209
11th Gear	281.12	20,602	5.12	1745	4.60	18.11	0.02	28.38	0.39	48	209
12th Gear	283.39	18,324	5.80	1700	4.00	18.30	0.02	28.40	0.38	48	209
13th Gear	283.33	15,699	6.77	1700	3.40	18.35	0.02	28.41	0.38	48	209
14th Gear	280.60	13,476	7.81	1700	3.00	18.22	0.02	28.41	0.38	47	209
15th Gear	279.73	11,526	9.10	1700	2.50	18.10	0.02	28.41	0.39	47	209

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Target Speed Mph	Temp Air F	Temp Cooling F
224.61	25,850	3.26	1556	8.10	17.71	0.02	28.39	0.40	3.60	47	208
244.59	23,458	3.91	1573	6.00	18.00	0.02	28.39	0.39	4.20	47	208
249.50	20,515	4.56	1555	4.40	18.12	0.02	28.52	0.39	4.80	62	210
246.40	17,411	5.31	1550	3.60	18.23	0.02	28.51	0.38	5.60	64	209
245.61	14,622	6.30	1574	2.90	18.52	0.02	28.51	0.38	6.60	65	209
245.12	12,641	7.27	1576	2.50	18.28	0.02	28.49	0.38	7.60	70	209
246.64	10,887	8.50	1580	2.10	18.58	0.02	28.49	0.38	8.80	70	208

Category: IVN Quick Attach: Yes

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air aftercooler and D.E.F (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	548 cu in (8984 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with duals
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	34 forward (26.10 mph max)
Wheelbase	120.10 in (3050 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 88.0 in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 to 127.9 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	28,940 lbs ( 13,127 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W-30

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	***, 480/80R50
Front Tires	***, 420/85R34
Height of Drawbar	20.50 in (520 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	16,645 lbs
Front	12,470 lbs
Total	29,115 lbs

John Deere 8R 310 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

References

Speeds

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Manual Mode 1700 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 9th Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks