Production years
1970s-1980s; verify by serial number
John Deere grain drill ยท 1970s-1980s
John Deere 8300 Grain Drill
The John Deere 8300 is a conventional end-wheel grain drill from Deere's 8000-series era, commonly encountered in approximately 13-foot configurations. It is a straightforward tilled-ground drill, not a modern high-residue no-till machine.
Working width
About 13 ft in common configurations
Row spacing
7.5 in. common; spacing varied by configuration
Number of openers/rows
21 at 7.5-in. spacing; configuration varies
John Deere 8300 specifications
| Production years | 1970s-1980s; verify by serial number |
|---|---|
| Drill type | Conventional grain drill |
| Working width | About 13 ft in common configurations |
| Row spacing | 7.5 in. common; spacing varied by configuration |
| Number of openers/rows | 21 at 7.5-in. spacing; configuration varies |
| Opener type | Single- or double-disc configurations were offered |
| Seed and fertilizer boxes | Grain box; fertilizer and grass-seed equipment varied by specification |
| Weight (approximate) | About 2,500-3,000 lb; confirm with the operator manual for the exact configuration |
What the 8300 is used for
The 8300 was intended for wheat, oats, barley, rye, and pasture seedings in a prepared seedbed. It performs best where tillage has already controlled residue and created reasonably level, firm soil.
Today, it is valued as a simple, affordable conventional drill for modest acreages. Its suitability depends heavily on opener condition and whether the machine has the desired grain, fertilizer, or grass-seed equipment.
Why the John Deere 8300 stands out
The 8300 is notable for uncomplicated mechanical operation and broad familiarity among owners of older Deere drills. A properly adjusted unit can seed small grains effectively in clean, conventionally tilled ground, but it should not be confused with Deere's purpose-built no-till drills.
Buying a used John Deere 8300
Verify the exact opener and feed-cup configuration because 8300 drills vary substantially. Inspect discs, opener bearings, press wheels, seed tubes, drag chains, drive chains, sprockets, feed-cup adjustment linkage, box floors, and wheel-drive engagement; replacement availability should be confirmed before committing to a restoration.
John Deere 8300 frequently asked questions
Is a John Deere 8300 grain drill no-till capable?
No. It is a conventional drill intended primarily for prepared or low-residue ground.
What row spacing is common on an 8300?
A 21-row, 7.5-inch configuration is common, but other spacings and row counts exist.
Are parts available for an 8300?
Many wear parts are available through aftermarket suppliers, but availability for model-specific feed and frame parts should be checked first.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used grain drills vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.