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Tractor · 1995Unverified

John Deere 8300

Name: John Deere 8300
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 8300 — Model year 1995-19961997-1999 · 203 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 8300 is a tractor with a rated output of 203 hp, categorising it as one of the more powerful machines in its class. Produced from 1995 to 1999, it features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive through a powershift transmission. Listed weights for the tractor range from 17030 to 19422 pounds. It is designed for use on land areas of approximately 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

203 hp

Max power

167.7 kW

Weight

17030 to 19422 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

93 rows

Recorded power

203 hp

Transmissions

16-speed full power shift

Production years

1995-1999

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockelectro-hydraulicReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Drawbar (tested)133.9 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Compression15.1:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity21.5 LReference

Coolant capacity27.3 LReference

Max power167.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed151.3 kWReference

Max power133.9 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere PowerShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Oil capacity140.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)167.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system140.0 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Reference

Capacity140.0 LReference

Pressure200.0 barReference

Valves3 to 5Reference

SCV flow113.6 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IIINReference

Controlelectro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Rear lift5307 kgReference

Rear lift7098 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1930Reference

Engine RPM1000@2200Reference

Capacities

Fuel511.0 LReference

Front hubs3.0 LReference

Front diff.10.9 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase311 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase294 cmReference

Weight17030 to 19422 poundsReference

Front tire11.00-24Reference

2WD Rear tire18.4R46Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-24. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

Length524 cmReference

Height305 cmReference

Ground clearance58 cmReference

118.5 rear axle110 by 3010 mmReference

2WD Front tread152 to 213 cmReference

4WD Front tread152 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping7724 kgReference

4WD Shipping8402 kgReference

Operating8809 kgReference

Ballasted11897 kgReference

8300 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft.Reference

8300 Serial Numbers

19951001Reference

19965001Reference

199710001Reference

199820001Reference

199924001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps140Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

7.6L diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 13 - May 15, 1995Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1690 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use45.8 l/hourReference

Fuel use43.9 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use43.5 l/hourReference

Gear 8 used for power test.Reference

Max pull11601 kgReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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