John Deere 8020
The John Deere 8020 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 425 ci 7.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 215 hp / 160.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 19700 lbs 8935 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 215 hp / 160.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
106 gal
401.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
19700 lbs
8935 kg
Overview
 | 1961 - 1964
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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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. | |
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 ...  | |
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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 425 ci / 7.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel 6-71 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 425 ci
7.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm |
Power | 215 hp
160.3 kW |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 48 qts
45.4 L |
John Deere 8020 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8020 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-26 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Industrial front | 18.00x25 |
Industrial rear | 18.00x25 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Length | 238 inches
604 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 99 inches
251 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 112.5 inches
285 cm |
Weight | 19700 lbs
8935 kg |
Ballasted weight | 26350 lbs
11952 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8020 based on its 215 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8020.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.5 hrs
Approximately 9.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (106 gal / 401.3 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.2 gal/hr (42.3 L/hr)
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 8020 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8020.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)215 hp
Kilowatts (kW)160.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)218 PS
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