JCB Fastrac 8330
The JCB Fastrac 8330 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong AGCO Power engine with 6 cylinders and 335 horsepower, which is very high compared to other tractors. The engine is turbocharged and uses diesel fuel. This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 24,450 pounds, which is also above average for its class. The Fastrac 8330 has a special transmission that lets it change speeds smoothly without gears. It can go forward and backward with infinite speed choices. The tractor has four-wheel drive, which helps it move well in muddy fields. It has a three-point hitch in the back for attaching farm tools. The tractor is 222.4 inches long, 88.6 inches wide, and 133.1 inches tall. It has big agricultural tires that can handle rough ground. JCB, the company that makes this tractor, is known for building tough machines for farms and construction sites.
Key specifications
- Category
- Utility
- Engine power
- 335hp
- Operating weight
- 24,450 lb
- Transmission
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Category comparison
Fastrac 8330 compared with its category
vs. Utility medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
All recorded Utility tractors
This model
The Fastrac 8330 ranks at the 97th percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.
Overview
About the JCB Fastrac 8330
The JCB Fastrac 8330 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong AGCO Power engine with 6 cylinders and 335 horsepower, which is very high compared to other tractors. The engine is turbocharged and uses diesel fuel. This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 24,450 pounds, which is also above average for its class. The Fastrac 8330 has a special transmission that lets it change speeds smoothly without gears. It can go forward and backward with infinite speed choices. The tractor has four-wheel drive, which helps it move well in muddy fields. It has a three-point hitch in the back for attaching farm tools. The tractor is 222.4 inches long, 88.6 inches wide, and 133.1 inches tall. It has big agricultural tires that can handle rough ground. JCB, the company that makes this tractor, is known for building tough machines for farms and construction sites.
Full specifications
Recorded specifications
General
| Manufacturer | JCB |
|---|---|
| Model | Fastrac 8330 |
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Type | 4x4 4WD |
| Operating weight | 24,450lb(11,090 kg) |
Engine
| Make | AGCO Power |
|---|---|
| Model | 84AWF |
| Power | 335hp(249.8 kW) |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 513.8ci(8.42 L) |
| Bore | 4.37in(111 mm) |
| Stroke | 5.71in(145 mm) |
Transmission
| Type | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
|---|
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x4 4WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4WD |
Dimensions
| Length | 222.4in(5,649 mm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 88.6in(2,250 mm) |
| Height | 133.1in(3,381 mm) |
| Operating weight | 24,450lb(11,090 kg) |
Closest alternatives
Fastrac 8330 compared with the nearest models by horsepower
Among utility tractors, the Ford FW-60 and the CaseIH 9170 are closest to the JCB Fastrac 8330 in rated horsepower. The Ford FW-60 matches it on rated power and weighs 6,650 lb more, so it carries more weight per horsepower, which helps traction in draft work. The CaseIH 9170 matches it on rated power.
| Spec | JCB Fastrac 8330 | Ford FW-60 | CaseIH 9170 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 335 hp249.8 kW | 335 hp249.8 kW | 335 hp249.8 kW |
| Operating weight | 24,450 lb11,090 kg | 31,100 lb14,107 kg | - |
| Weight per hp | 73 lb/hp44 kg/kW | 93 lb/hp56 kg/kW | - |
| Displacement | 513.8 ci8.42 L | 903 ci14.8 L | 855 ci14.01 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Manual with hydraulic cerametallic dry discs clutch | Full power shift |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) |
Calculators
Calculators for the Fastrac 8330
PTO power
About 278 to 302 PTO hp
Estimated from the 335 hp engine rating. The calculator also estimates drawbar power by surface.
Implement sizing
Implements a 335 hp tractor can run
Maximum size is about a 40 ft rotary cutter or a 34 ft tiller. The calculator also sizes discs, plows and balers.
Ballast
85 lb per PTO hp as listed
Heavy draft work calls for 110 to 125 lb/hp. The calculator gives the ballast to add.
Units
335 hp is 249.8 kW
The converter gives kW and metric PS values, as used on European spec sheets.
Category medians
Fastrac 8330 vs. Utility median
JCB Fastrac 8330 compared with other Utility tractors
| Spec | This model | Utility median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 335 hp | 55 hp | +509% | 97th |
| Engine Displacement | 514 ci | 183 ci | +181% | 94th |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | +50% | 93rd |
| Operating Weight | 24,450 lb | 5,303 lb | +361% | 96th |
| Length | 222 in | 137 in | +63% | 95th |
| Width | 88.6 in | 66 in | +34% | 91st |
| Height | 133 in | 94.1 in | +41% | 97th |
Medians and percentiles are calculated from the utility tractors in the database that have a recorded value for each specification (sample size 3,933–5,720 models).
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How powerful is the JCB Fastrac 8330?
The JCB Fastrac 8330 has an engine power output of 335 hp. It is powered by a 6-cylinder engine displacing 513.8 ci.
What hitch category is the JCB Fastrac 8330?
The JCB Fastrac 8330 uses a Category III hitch.
What is the working weight of the JCB Fastrac 8330?
The operating weight of the JCB Fastrac 8330 is approximately 24,450 lb.
What type of transmission does the JCB Fastrac 8330 have?
The JCB Fastrac 8330 uses a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) transmission.
What routine service does the JCB Fastrac 8330 need?
Regular maintenance for the JCB Fastrac 8330 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.

