John Deere

John Deere 80

The John Deere 80 is a standard-tread farm tractor built by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 1955 to 1956. It features a John Deere 7.7L 2-cylinder diesel engine, a 6-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional steel cab and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. It has a rear PTO with 540 rpm. The tractor weighs 8300 lbs (3764 kg) and has a wheelbase of 85.5 inches (217 cm). It was produced in a total of 3,485 units.

Power57 hp[B]

Founded1955 - 1956

Model80

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 80

Power

Belt (tested)	65.33 hp (48.7 kW)
Belt (claimed)	57.49 hp (42.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	60.36 hp (45.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	46.32 hp (34.5 kW)

Engine

Aux. fuel	0.25 gal (0.9 L)
Fuel tank	32.5 gal (123.0 L)
Rated RPM	1125
Air cleaner	oil bath
Bore/Stroke	6.125x8.00 inches (156 x 203 mm)
Compression	16:1
Displacement	470.7 ci (7.7 L)
Firing order	1-2
Starter type	V4 gasoline pony motor
Engine Detail	John Deere diesel 2-cylinder 4-valve liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	35 qts (33.1 L)

Electrical

Ground	positive
Battery volts	6

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering	manual, power assist optional
Operator station	Open operator station. Optional steel cab.

Production

Type	Standard-tread tractor
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built	3,485
Manufacturer	John Deere

Belt Pulley

RPM	1125
Speed	3599 ft/min (1096.98 meters/min)
Width	9 inches (22 cm)
Diameter	12.2 inches (30 cm)

Transmission

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Transmission	John Deere

Serial Numbers

1955	8000001
1956	8000776
Final	8003500
Serial number plate location	on the right side of the John Deere 80, ahead of the pulley and below the fuel filter.

Dimensions & Tires

Width	79.5 inches (201 cm)
Height	81 inches (205 cm)
Length	142.75 inches (362 cm)
Weight	8300 lbs (3764 kg)
Rear tire	15-34
Wheelbase	85.5 inches (217 cm)
Front tire	7.50-18
Rear tread	64.5/68.5 inches (163/173 cm)
Front tread	56.5 inches (143 cm)
Ballasted weight	11485 lbs (5209 kg)