john deere 8020
![]() | 1961 - 1964
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | 1961 - 1964 | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1961 - 1964 | |||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
1961 - 1964 | |
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Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 85 *Out of 100 built, records show 85 model 8010 tractors rebuilt into 8020s. At least one original 8010 is known to survive. It is unknown what happened to the other 14. |
The 8020 was introduced after problems occurred with the 8010. The 8020s were model 8010 tractors rebuilt with a new transmission. |
John Deere 8020 Engine | |
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Detroit Diesel 7.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
John Deere 8020 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
John Deere 8020 Power | |
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Engine | 215 hp
160.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 150 hp
111.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Pneumatic drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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John Deere 8020 photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 106 gal
401.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Pump flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm |
| 60 gpmOptOptional
227.1 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 19700 lbs
8935 kg |
Front tire | 23.1-26 |
Rear tire | 23.1-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
8020 Serial Number Location | |
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Left side of tractor, below fuel tank. |
8020 Serial Numbers | |
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1961 | 1000 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Charging volts | 24 |
References | |
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The John Deere 10 Series New Generation Tractors published in 2004, by Hain Publishing | |
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain | |
Operator's Manual 8020 Diesel Tractor (OM-R37261) published in 1961 |
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