John Deere 8120

The John Deere 8120 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The rated power output is 200 hp 149.1 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 19100 to 22450 pounds.

Engine Power
200 hp 149.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
135 gal 511.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
19100 to 22450 pounds

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Overview

John Deere 8120 tractor photo
2002 - 2005 8020 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2002 - 2005
8020 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
8120
wheeled tractor
8120T
crawler
John Deere 8120 Engine
John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8120 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8120 Power
Engine (gross)
208 hp 155.1 kW
Engine (net)
200 hp 149.1 kW
Engine (max)
230 hp 171.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
170 hp 126.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)
148.45 hp 110.7 kW
PTO (tested)
199.71 hp 148.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.
Capacity
Fuel
135 gal 511.0 L
160 gal (optional) 605.6 L
Hydraulic system
37 gal 140.0 L
39.6 gal (ILS) 149.9 L
Front hubs
3.6 qts 3.4 L
4.2 qts (ILS) 4.0 L
Front diff.
14.2 qts 13.4 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity
37 gal 140.0 L
39.6 gal (ILS) 149.9 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
5
SCV flow
30 gpm 113.6 lpm
Total flow
33.5 gpm*With standard 45cc pump 126.8 lpm
42.5 gpm*Optional 57cc pump 160.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III,IIIN
Rear lift
12,300 lbs 5579 kg
15,180 lbsOptOptional 6885 kg
Front Hitch
IIIN OptOptional
Front lift
11000 lbs 4989 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet discs
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
540/1000 (1.375 optional)
Engine RPM
540@1975
1000@2200
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
123.6 inches 313 cm
4WD Wheelbase
116.9 inches 296 cm
ILS Wheelbase
115.7 inches 293 cm
118.9 inches (long frame) 302 cm
Weight
19100 to 22450 pounds
Front tire
11.00-24
Rear tire
480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
150
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 496 ci / 8.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
496 ci 8.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.56x5.06 inches 116 x 129 mm
Rated Power (net)
200 hp 149.1 kW
Rated Power (gross)
208 hp 155.1 kW
Maximum Power (net)
220 hp 164.1 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
230 hp 171.5 kW
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)
Air cleaner
dry with secondary element
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2200
Idle RPM
900-2300
Operating RPM
1500-2200
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
35.9 qts 34.0 L
Oil capacity
22.7 qts 21.5 L
Oil change
250 h

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere PowerShift

Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Type
full power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity
148 qts 140.1 L
158.4 qts (ILS) 149.9 L
Full power shift transmission with single shift lever with display on cab corner post. Tractor begins in 7 (forward) and 2 (reverse) on start up. Clutch pedal may be used to pre-select a gear by holding clutch and pressing lever until desired gear is reached. Automatic PowerShift (APS) allows automated shifting to match load.
With 18.4R46 rear tires.
8120 PowerShift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8120 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-24. Rear: 480/80R46
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
123.6 inches 313 cm
4WD Wheelbase
116.9 inches 296 cm
ILS Wheelbase
115.7 inches 293 cm
118.9 inches (long frame) 302 cm
Length
209.9 inches 533 cm
211.9 inches (long frame) 538 cm
Height (cab)
120.2 inches 305 cm
Front axle
2WD
Front axle
MFWD
Front axle
MFWD ILS
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
3.937 by 110.5 inches 99 by 2806 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
3.937 by 118.5 inches 99 by 3009 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
4.331 by 118.5 inches 110 by 3009 mm
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
4.724 by 118.5 inches 119 by 3009 mm
2WD Front tread
60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
4WD Front tread
60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm
ILS Front tread
60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
John Deere 8120 Weight
Shipping
19,100 lbs (2WD) 8663 kg
21,050 lbs (4WD) 9548 kg
21,650 lbs (long frame) 9820 kg
22,450 lbs (ILS) 10183 kg
Operating
20,060 lbs (4WD 480/80R46 duals) 9099 kg
Max Drawbar
3,900 lbs (Cat 3 extended) 1769 kg
6,070 lbs (Cat 3 short) 2753 kg
10,000 lbs (Cat 4) 4536 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1819
Diesel 16-speed 4WD March 28 - April 8, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1819 file
PTO performance
Max power
199.71 hp 148.9 kW
Fuel use
10.5 gal/hour 39.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
172.13 hp 128.4 kW
Fuel use
10.1 gal/hour 38.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
148.45 hp 110.7 kW
Fuel use
10.2 gal/hour 38.6 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull
22,308 lbs 10118 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.