John Deere

John Deere 320

The John Deere 320 is a utility tractor produced from 1956 to 1958. It was built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 3,084 units. The tractor features a 1.6L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine producing an estimated 21.5 hp at the belt. It has a 4-speed gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The 320 offers rear PTO with a 540 rpm type. Variants include the 320S (Standard-front), 320U (Utility), and 320V (Southern Special). Dimensions vary slightly between variants, with wheelbases from 70 to 77.75 inches and weights around 2750 lbs. Tires are typically 5x15 front and 9x24 rear. The tractor is known for its utility and reliability in farming applications.
Power23 hp[B]
Founded1956 - 1958
Model320

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 320

Power
Plows2
Belt (claimed)21.5 hp (16.0 kW)
Tires
Ag rear9x24
Ag front5x15
Alternate rear10x24
Engine
TypeJohn Deere 1.6L 2-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Fuel tank10.5 gal (39.7 L)
Rated RPM1850
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.00x4.00 inches (102 x 102 mm)
Displacement100.5 ci (1.6 L)
Firing order1-2
Coolant capacity14 qts (13.2 L)
Compression ratio6.5:1
Variants
320SStandard-front
320UUtility
320VSouthern Special
Dimensions
Width53.5 inches (135 cm)
Length115.75 inches (294 cm)
Weight2750 lbs (1247 kg)
320U Width55.5 inches (140 cm)
320U Length119.25 inches (302 cm)
320S Wheelbase70 inches (177 cm)
320U Wheelbase77.75 inches (197 cm)
320S Rear tread38.75 to 54.25 inches (98 to 137 cm)
320U Rear tread40.875 to 56.375 inches (103 to 143 cm)
320S Front tread40 to 55 inches (101 to 139 cm)
320U Front tread43 to 55 inches (109 to 139 cm)
Height (exhaust)55.5 inches (140 cm)
320S Ground clearance21 inches (53 cm)
320U Height (exhaust)50.25 inches (127 cm)
Electrical
Groundpositive
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inDubuque, Iowa, USA
320S built2,167
320U built917
Years made1956 - 1958
Total built3,084 (total)
Original price$1,900 in 1960
Transmission
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540