John Deere S82
The John Deere S82 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 335 lbs 151 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1 gal
3.8 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
335 lbs
151 kg
Overview
![]() | 1984 - 1986
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $1,689 in 1983 | |
John Deere S82 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere S82 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Disc brakes | |
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 |
Weight | 335 lbs
151 kg |
Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere | |
John Deere Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1986 | |
Operator's Manual R70, R72, R92, S82, and S92 Riding Mowers (OM-M88160) published in 1985 | |
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 | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
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 S82 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 |
Weight | 335 lbs
151 kg |
Attachments
30" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade with manual lift | |
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 S82.
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 S82 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere S82.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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