John Deere 820 Standard-tread tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 820 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1956 – 1958.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 820 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 820 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 7,080 |
| The early model 820 “Green Dash” tractors were little-changed from the previous model 80. in 1957, for the 1958 production year, the improved 820 “Black Dash” tractors appeared with a number of modifications and more horsepower. | |
| Engine: | 67.15 hp 50.1 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 72.82 hp 54.3 kW |
John Deere 820 Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 820 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power optional | |
| Open operator station. Steel cab optional. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | Powr-Trol |
| Valves | 1 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1956 | 8000000 (green-dash) |
| 1957 | 8200565 (green-dash) |
| 1957 | 8203100 (black-dash) |
| 1958 | 8203850 (black-dash) |
| Final | 8207080 (black-dash) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 820? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 820 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 151.9 ci 2.5 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.858×4.33 inches 98 x 110 mm |
| Power | 32 hp 23.9 kW |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 16.7:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 qts 6.2 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | sliding gear |
| Gears | 7 forward and 1 reverse |
| Two-lever control. Left-hand range lever selects between I, II, reverse or parking. Not all tractors equipped with parking position. Right-range lever selects gear. | |
John Deere 820 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 74.4 inches 188 cm |
| Length | 135 inches 342 cm |
| Width | 59.06 inches (min) 150 cm |
| 81.1 inches (max) 205 cm | |
| Height | 78.74 inches 199 cm |
| Weight | 4000 lbs 1814 kg |
John Deere 820 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1689 | |
| 7.6L diesel 16-speed 4WD April 24 – May 12, 1995 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1689 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Max power: | 202.33 hp 150.9 kW |
| Fuel use: | 10.9 gal/hour 41.3 l/hour |
| Power at rated engine speed: | 181.71 hp 135.5 kW |
| Fuel use: | 10.4 gal/hour 39.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 159.63 hp 119.0 kW |
| Fuel use: | 10.3 gal/hour 39.0 l/hour |
| Gear 8 used for power test. | |
| Max pull: | 23,474 lbs 10647 kg |
| Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 820 a good tractor?
The John Deere 820 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 820 take?
Check out the John Deere 820 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 820?
The John Deere 820 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1956 – 1958
How much does a John Deere 820 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 820 weight ranges from 7850 to 8600 pounds .