John Deere 7920
The John Deere 7920 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 197.1 hp / 147.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 205.2 hp / 153.0 kW. Transmission: AutoPowr IVT. Operating weight: 17603 to 17965 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 197.1 hp / 147.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 205.2 hp / 153.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
103.5 gal
391.7 L
Transmission
AutoPowr IVT
Operating Weight
17603 to 17965 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2004 - 2007
7020 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
7020 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 7920 Engine | |
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John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 7920 Transmission | |
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infinitely variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 7920 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 205.2 hp
153.0 kW |
Engine (net) | 197.1 hp
147.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 219.9 hp
164.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 170 hp
126.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 146.06 hp
108.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 192.77 hp
143.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 103.5 gal
391.7 L |
94.7 gal (With right step)
358.4 L | |
Hydraulic system | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Front axle | 15.2 qts
14.4 L |
Front hubs | 2 qts
1.9 L |
HD Front hubs | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Pressure | 3046 psi
210.0 bar |
Valves | 7 |
Pump flow | 32.2 gpm
121.9 lpm |
SCV flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3/3N |
Rear lift | 10050 lbs
4558 kg |
14000 lbsOptOptional
6350 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
1000 (1.75) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1950 |
1000@1950 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Weight | 17603 to 17965 pounds |
Front tire | 420/90R30 |
Rear tire | 480/80R46 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 150 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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7020 Series published in 2003, by John Deere | |
7020 Series published in 2004, by John Deere | |
7020 Series published in 2005, by John Deere | |
Get around-the-clock performance with the new 7020 Series Tractors published in 2003, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 496 ci / 8.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 496 ci
8.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.56x5.06 inches
116 x 129 mm |
Rated Power (net) | 197.1 hp
147.0 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 205.2 hp
153.0 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 211.9 hp
158.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 219.9 hp
164.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 875-2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 25.4 qts
24.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 33.8 qts
32.0 L |
John Deere 7920 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — AutoPowr IVT
Transmission | AutoPowr IVT |
Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Hydro-mechanical IVT controlled via right-hand speed lever and left-hand reverser lever. Knob on the speed lever adjusts the set speeds for two ranges. Minimum speed of 50 meters per hour (164 feet per hour). | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 7920 Tires | |
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Ag front | 420/90R30 |
Ag rear | 480/80R46 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Length | 212.2 inches
538 cm |
240.4 inches (with front weights)
610 cm | |
Width | 96 inches (short axle)
243 cm |
118 inches (long axle)
299 cm | |
Height (cab) | 125.4 inches
318 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 22.3 inches
56 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 16.3 inches
41 cm |
Rear axle | 3.622 by 96 inches
91 by 2438 mm |
Rear axle | 3.622 by 110.5 inches
91 by 2806 mm |
Rear axle | 3.622 by 118 inches
91 by 2997 mm |
Rear axle | 3.937 by 96 inches
99 by 2438 mm |
Rear axle | 3.937 by 110.5 inches
99 by 2806 mm |
Rear axle | 3.937 by 118 inches
99 by 2997 mm |
John Deere 7920 Weight | |
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Shipping | 17,603 lbs
7984 kg |
Operating | 17,965 lbs
8148 kg |
Ballasted | 23385 lbs*480/80R46 duals
10607 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1835 | |
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Diesel IVT 4WD
January 1 - 22, 2004
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1835 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 192.77 hp
143.7 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 171.26 hp
127.7 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 185.59 hp
138.4 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 146.06 hp
108.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.9 gal/hour
37.5 l/hour |
Pull at 8.2 KPH | |
Max pull | 23,206 lbs
10526 kg |
Pull at 3.6 KPH | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 7920.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 7920 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7920.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 197.1 hp / 147.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 205.2 hp / 153.0 kW
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