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John Deere 8220

The John Deere 8220 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 496 ci 8.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 225 hp / 167.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 233 hp / 173.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 19100 to 22450 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 225 hp / 167.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 233 hp / 173.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
135 gal 511.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
19100 to 22450 pounds

Overview

John Deere 8220 tractor photo
2002 - 2005 8020 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 8020 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
8220
wheeled tractor
8220T
crawler
John Deere 8220 Engine
John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 8220 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
John Deere 8220 Power
Engine (gross)
233 hp 173.7 kW
Engine (net)
225 hp 167.8 kW
Engine (max)
256 hp 190.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
190 hp 141.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)
164.50 hp 122.7 kW
PTO (tested)
222.35 hp 165.8 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
12300 lbs 5579 kg
15180 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
Wheelbase
123.6 inches (2WD) 313 cm
116.9 inches (4WD) 296 cm
115.7 inches (ILS) 293 cm
118.9 inches (long frame) 302 cm
Weight
19100 to 22450 pounds
Front tire
11.00-24
Rear tire
18.4R46
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)
225 hp 167.8 kW
Rated Power (gross)
233 hp 173.7 kW
Maximum Power (net)
250 hp 186.4 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
256 hp 190.9 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
24.8 qts 23.5 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.
8220 PowerShift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 8220 Tires
Ag front
11.00-24
16.9R30 (4WD)
Ag rear
18.4R46
Dimensions
Wheelbase
123.6 inches (2WD) 313 cm
116.9 inches (4WD) 296 cm
115.7 inches (ILS) 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
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 8220 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
20,045 lbs (4WD 480/80R46 duals) 9092 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 1820
Diesel 16-speed 4WD March 31 - April 8, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1820 file
PTO performance
Max power
222.35 hp 165.8 kW
Fuel use
11.5 gal/hour 43.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
191.35 hp 142.7 kW
Fuel use
11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
164.50 hp 122.7 kW
Fuel use
11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull
23,872 lbs 10828 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8220.

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 8220 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8220.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
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