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Years in Production / 1961–1964

John Deere

8020

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 8020.

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215hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1961–1964

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

8020 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1961 - 1964

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

The 8020 was introduced after problems occurred with the 8010. The 8020s were model 8010 tractors rebuilt with a new transmission.

Manufacturer
John Deere
Total Built
85 *Out of 100 built, records show 85 model 8010 tractors rebuilt into 8020s. At least one original 8010 is known to survive. It is unknown what happened to the other 14.

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Articulated power steering

Pneumatic drum brakes

Open operator station.

Final Drives
planetary

Capacity

Fuel
106 gal401.2 L
Hydraulic System
25 gal94.6 L

Hydraulics

Capacity
25 gal94.6 L
Pump Flow
40 gpm151.4 lpm
Pump Flow
60 gpmOptOptional227.1 lpm

Serial Numbers

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1961
1000

Electrical

Charging System
generator
Charging Volts
24

8020 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Detroit Diesel 6-71

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
425 ci7.0 L
Bore Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches108 x 127 mm
Power
215 hp160.3 kW
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
24
Oil Capacity
18 qts17.0 L
Coolant Capacity
48 qts45.4 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Detroit Diesel 7.0L 6-cyl diesel

8020 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

John Deere8020 Transmission

8-speed gear

8020 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
238 in604 cm
Width
96 in243 cm
Height
99 in251 cm
Wheelbase
120 in304 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
120 inches304 cm
Weight
19700 lbs8935 kg
Front Tire
23.1-26
Rear Tire
23.1-26

Serial Number Location

Left side of tractor, below fuel tank.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
23.1-26
Rear Ag
23.1-26
Industrial Front
18.00x25
Industrial Rear
18.00x25

See it in action

Videos

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