John Deere 820

The John Deere 820 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 151.9 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 32 hp 23.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4000 lbs 1814 kg.

Overview

	1968 - 1973 Utility tractor
1968 - 1973
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$4,000

John Deere 820 Engine
John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 820 Power
Engine	32 hp 23.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	31 hp 23.1 kW
Plows	2-bottom integral

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional.

Capacity
Fuel	16.5 gal 62.5 L
Hydraulic system	10 gal 37.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	10 gal 37.9 L

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live *Two-stage clutch
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
Weight	4000 lbs 1814 kg
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	12.2-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	55

References
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. published in 1969, by John Deere*
John Deere 820 Tractor and Skid-Steer Loaders published in 1973
*Publication contains known errors.
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
Operator's Manual 820 (OM-L 25150)
Operator's Manual 820 (OM-L 29340)

Engine

Engine Detail — 151.9 ci / 2.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	151.9 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.858x4.33 inches 98 x 110 mm
Power	32 hp 23.9 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	16.7:1
Rated RPM	2100
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.5 qts 6.2 L

Transmission

Transmission options
7-speed sliding gear
8-speed collar shift

Transmission — 7 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type	sliding gear
Gears	7 forward and 1 reverse
Two-lever control. Left-hand range lever selects between I, II, reverse or parking. Not all tractors equipped with parking position. Right-range lever selects gear.

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift

Type	collar shift
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears with two ranges and reverse. The left-hand range lever selects between I, II, reverse or parking. Right-hand gear shift lever chooses one of four gears.
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 820 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.2-28
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13.6-28
Lawn/turf front	27/9.5-15
	23/10.5-12
Lawn/turf rear	16.9-24
	16.5L-16

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
Length	135 inches 342 cm
Width	59.06 inches (min) 150 cm
	81.1 inches (max) 205 cm
Height	78.74 inches 199 cm
Weight	4000 lbs 1814 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Blade
Front-end loader
Backhoe

John Deere 165 Backhoe
Backhoe type	John Deere 165 Backhoe
Digging depth	106.5 inches 270 cm