John Deere

John Deere 820

The John Deere 820 is a utility tractor produced from 1968 to 1973. It was built in Mannheim, Germany, and features a 2.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 32 hp. The tractor offers 7-speed sliding gear or 8-speed collar shift transmissions, two-wheel drive, and mechanical rear differential lock. It has an open operator station with optional two-post ROPS. The 820 has a wheelbase of 74.4 inches, weighs 4000 lbs, and uses various tire sizes for agricultural and lawn/turf applications. It includes a live 540 RPM rear PTO with a two-stage clutch and supports attachments such as a blade, front-end loader, and backhoe.

Power32 hp

Founded1968 - 1973

Model820

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 820

Power

Plows	2-bottom integral
Engine power	32 hp (23.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	31 hp (23.1 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	12.2-28, 13.6-28
Ag front	5.50-16, 6.00-16
Lawn/turf rear	16.9-24, 16.5L-16
Lawn/turf front	27/9.5-15, 23/10.5-12

Engine

Type	diesel
Power	32 hp (23.9 kW)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Cylinders	3-cylinder
Rated RPM	2100
Air cleaner	oil bath
Bore/Stroke	3.858x4.33 inches (98 x 110 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Displacement	151.9 ci (2.5 L)
Engine model	John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Firing order	1-2-3
Oil capacity	6.5 qts (6.2 L)
Starter volts	12

Capacity

Fuel	16.5 gal (62.5 L)
Hydraulic system	10 gal (37.9 L)

Dimensions

Width	59.06 inches (min) (150 cm), 81.1 inches (max) (205 cm)
Height	78.74 inches (199 cm)
Length	135 inches (342 cm)
Weight	4000 lbs (1814 kg)
Wheelbase	74.4 inches (188 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery AH	55
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	10 gal (37.9 L)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Operator station	Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional.
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Built in	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$4,000
Years produced	1968 - 1973

Attachments

Blade	72 inches width (182 cm), front-mount
Backhoe	John Deere 165 Backhoe, Digging depth 106.5 inches (270 cm)
Front-end loader	37 Loader, 1050 lbs lift (full at pin) (476 kg), 1900 lbs breakout (861 kg), 102 inches height (at pin) (259 cm)

Transmission

Collar shift type	collar shift
Sliding gear type	sliding gear
Collar shift gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Sliding gear gears	7 forward and 1 reverse
Collar shift details	Four gears with two ranges and reverse. The left-hand range lever selects between I, II, reverse or parking. Right-hand gear shift lever chooses one of four gears.
Sliding gear details	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.
Transmission options	7-speed sliding gear, 8-speed collar shift