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

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Overview

John Deere 80 tractor photo
1955 - 1956 Standard-tread tractor
1955 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built
3,485
John Deere 80 Engine
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
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 80 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
power assist optional
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station. Optional steel cab.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
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
Diameter
12.2 inches 30 cm
Width
9 inches 22 cm
RPM
1125
Speed
3599 ft/min 1096.98 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
positive
Battery volts
6
References
80 references literature
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
80  unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 80 Tires
Ag front
7.50-18
Ag rear
15-34
Dimensions
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
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.