John Deere 80
The John Deere 80 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 470.7 ci 7.7 L engine. The rated power output is 65.33 hp 48.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere. Operating weight: 8300 lbs 3764 kg.
Engine Power
65.33 hp
48.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
32.5 gal
123.0 L
Transmission
John Deere
Operating Weight
8300 lbs
3764 kg
John Deere 80 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1955 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor |
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1955 - 1956 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 3,485 |
John Deere 80 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 32.5 gal
123.0 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.25 gal
0.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 80 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 80 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 46.32 hp
34.5 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 57.49 hp
42.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 60.36 hp
45.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 65.33 hp
48.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power assist optional | |
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional steel cab. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Weight | 8300 lbs
3764 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 15-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12.2 inches
30 cm |
Width | 9 inches
22 cm |
RPM | 1125 |
Speed | 3599 ft/min
1096.98 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The First Numbered Series of John Deere Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 470.7 ci / 7.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 470.7 ci
7.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.125x8.00 inches
156 x 203 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 1125 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter type | V4 gasoline pony motor |
Coolant capacity | 35 qts
33.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere
Transmission | John Deere |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
John Deere 80 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-18 |
Ag rear | 15-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Length | 142.75 inches
362 cm |
Width | 79.5 inches
201 cm |
Height | 81 inches
205 cm |
Weight | 8300 lbs
3764 kg |
Ballasted weight | 11485 lbs
5209 kg |
Front tread | 56.5 inches
143 cm |
Rear tread | 64.5/68.5 inches
163/173 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 567 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
October 27 - November 1, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 567 file | |
Belt power (max) | 65.33 hp
48.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 60.36 hp
45.0 kW |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,394 lbs
3353 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
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