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

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Overview

John Deere 8020 tractor photo
1961 - 1964 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1961 - 1964
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
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
Detroit Diesel 7.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8020 Transmission
8-speed gear
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8020 Power
Engine
215 hp 160.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
150 hp 111.9 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Articulated power steering
Pneumatic drum brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
106 gal 401.2 L
Hydraulic system
25 gal 94.6 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
25 gal 94.6 L
Pump flow
40 gpm 151.4 lpm
60 gpmOptOptional 227.1 lpm
Dimensions & Tires
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
Charging system
generator
Charging volts
24
References
8020 references literature
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
John Deere 8020 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
8020  gear speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8020 Tires
Ag front
23.1-26
Ag rear
23.1-26
Industrial front
18.00x25
Industrial rear
18.00x25
Dimensions
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