John Deere 820: all source data

All 64 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built7,080
(no label)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
(no label)John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank32.5 gal | 123.0 L
Aux. fuel0.25 gal | 0.9 L
Transmission
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Belt (claimed)67 hp (Green Dash) | 50.0 kW
Belt (claimed)75.6 hp (Black Dash) | 56.4 kW
Plows5-6
Drawbar (tested)67.15 hp | 50.1 kW
Belt (tested)72.82 hp | 54.3 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Final drivesbull gear
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower optional
(no label)Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Steel cab optional.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase85.25 inches | 216 cm
Weight7850 to 8600 pounds
Front tire7.50-18
Rear tire15-34
Belt pulley
Diameter12.2 inches | 30 cm
Width9 inches | 22 cm
RPM1125
Speed3600 ft/min | 1097.28 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)diesel
(no label)2-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement470.7 ci | 7.7 L
Bore/Stroke6.125x8.00 inches | 156 x 203 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1125
Firing order1-2
Starter typegasoline pony motor
Coolant capacity (Coolant)8 qts | 7.6 L

Transmission

Transmission
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch9-inch dry disc
(no label)Optional low-speed first gear was 1.75 MPH.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-18
Ag rear15-34
Ag rear14-34
Ag rear18-26
Dimensions
Wheelbase85.25 inches | 216 cm
Length142.75 inches | 362 cm
Width79.5 inches | 201 cm
Height81 inches | 205 cm
Front tread56.5 to 63 inches | 143 to 160 cm
Rear tread64.5/68.5 inches | 163/173 cm
Weight
Shipping7850 lbs | 3560 kg
Operating8600 lbs | 3900 kg
Ballasted12000 lbs | 5443 kg