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Years in Production / 1968–1973
John Deere
820
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 820.
32hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
1968–1973
Production years
John Deere
Manufacturer
820 / 01
At a glance
Overview
1968 - 1973
Utility tractor
Production
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Manufacturer
- John Deere
- Original Price
- $4,000
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional.
- Differential Lock
- mechanical rear
Capacity
- Fuel
- 16.5 gal62.5 L
- Hydraulic System
- 10 gal37.9 L
Hydraulics
- Type
- open center
- Capacity
- 10 gal37.9 L
Hitch
- Rear Type
- I
Pto
- Rear Pto
- live *Two-stage clutch
- Rear Type
- 540
Serial Numbers
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
- 1968
- 10000
- 1969
- 23100
- 1970
- 36000
- 1971
- 54000
- 1972
- 71850
- 1973
- 90200
Electrical
- Ground
- negative
- Batteries
- 2
- Battery Volts
- 12
- Battery Ah
- 55
820 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 151.9 ci2.5 L
- Bore Stroke
- 3.858x4.33 inches98 x 110 mm
- Power
- 32 hp23.9 kW
- Air Cleaner
- oil bath
- Compression Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Rated Rpm
- 2100
- Firing Order
- 1-2-3
- Starter Volts
- 12
- Oil Capacity
- 6.5 qts6.2 L
- Fuel Type
- diesel
- Cylinders
- 3
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Engine Options
John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
820 / 03
Gears & controls
Transmission (Option 1)
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 Type
- sliding gear
- Gears
- 7 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission (Option 2)
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.
- Transmission Type
- collar shift
- Gears
- 8 forward and 4 reverse
- Speeds Description
- With 13.6-28 rear tires.
Transmission Options
7-speed sliding gear
8-speed collar shift
820 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 74.4 inches188 cm
- Weight
- 4000 lbs1814 kg
- Front Tire
- 5.50-16
- Rear Tire
- 12.2-28
Serial Number Location
Serial number plate is on the front-right on main the frame of the 820, above the front axle.
Tires And Tracks
- Front Ag
- 5.50-16
- Front Ag
- 6.00-16
- Rear Ag
- 12.2-28
- Rear Ag
- 13.6-28
- Lawn Turf Front
- 27/9.5-15
- Lawn Turf Front
- 23/10.5-12
- Lawn Turf Rear
- 16.9-24
- Lawn Turf Rear
- 16.5L-16
820 / 05
Tractor Photos
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Videos
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