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Years in Production / 2002–2005

John Deere

8220

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 8220.

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233hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2002–2005

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

8220 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2002 - 2005

8020 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab standard.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
135 gal511.0 L
Fuel
160 gal (optional)605.6 L
Hydraulic System
37 gal140.0 L
Hydraulic System
39.6 gal (ILS)149.9 L
Front Hubs
3.6 qts3.4 L
Front Hubs
4.2 qts (ILS)4.0 L
Front Diff
14.2 qts13.4 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Capacity
37 gal140.0 L
Capacity
39.6 gal (ILS)149.9 L
Pressure
2900 psi200.0 bar
Valves
5
Scv Flow
30 gpm113.6 lpm
Total Flow
33.5 gpm*With standard 45cc pump126.8 lpm
Total Flow
42.5 gpm*Optional 57cc pump160.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III/IIIN
Rear Lift
12300 lbs5579 kg
Rear Lift
15180 lbsOptOptional6885 kg
Front Hitch
IIIN OptOptional
Front Lift
11000 lbs4989 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet discs
Rear Type
1000 (1.75)
Rear Type
540/10001.375 optional
Engine Rpm
540@1975
Engine Rpm
1000@2200

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
150
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
925
Battery Volts
12

8220 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
496 ci8.1 L
Bore Stroke
4.56x5.06 inches116 x 129 mm
Rated Power Net
225 hp167.8 kW
Rated Power Gross
233 hp173.7 kW
Maximum Power Net
250 hp186.4 kW
Maximum Power Gross
256 hp190.9 kW
Fuel System
electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)
Air Cleaner
dry with secondary element
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
900-2300
Operating Rpm
1500-2200
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
35.9 qts34.0 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
24.8 qts23.5 L
Oil Change
250 h

Engine Options

John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel

8220 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

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.

Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Oil Capacity
148 qts140.1 L
Oil Capacity
158.4 qts (ILS)149.9 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4R46 rear tires.

John Deere8220 Transmission

16-speed full power shift

8220 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
209.9 in533 cm
Height (cab)
120.2 in305 cm
Wheelbase
115.7 in293 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Max drawbar
3,900 lbs1,769 kg

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
123.6 inches (2WD)313 cm
Wheelbase
116.9 inches (4WD)296 cm
Wheelbase
115.7 inches (ILS)293 cm
Wheelbase
118.9 inches (long frame)302 cm
Weight
19100 to 22450 pounds
Front Tire
11.00-24
Rear Tire
18.4R46

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
11.00-24
Front Ag
16.9R304WD
Rear Ag
18.4R46

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 8220 videos from their original YouTube creators.

8220 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1820

Diesel 16-speed 4WDMarch 31 - April 8, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1820 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 8 used for power test.

Gear 3 used for pull test.

Max Power
222.35 hp165.8 kW
Max Power
164.50 hp122.7 kW
Fuel Use
11.5 gal/hour43.5 l/hour
Fuel Use
11.1 gal/hour42.0 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
191.35 hp142.7 kW
Max Pull
23,872 lbs10828 kg