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 rated power output is 215 hp 160.3 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 19700 lbs 8935 kg.
Engine Power
215 hp
160.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
106 gal
401.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
19700 lbs
8935 kg
John Deere 8020 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1961 - 1964
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1961 - 1964 | |
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. | |
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 |
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