John Deere S80
The John Deere S80 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Overview
![]() | 1984
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $1,549 in 1983 | |
John Deere S80 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere S80 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Starter type | manual recoil |
John Deere S80 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Bryan Heinle |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere S80 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 11x4.00-5 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 43 inches
109 cm |
Length | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
Height | 38 inches
96 cm |
Attachments
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 30 inches
76 cm |
Overall width | 41 inches
104 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S80.
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 Lawn Tractors John Deere S80 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S80.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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