John Deere 80

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 80 is a 2WD standard-tread tractor that was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, from 1955 to 1956. It housed a two-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 470.7 cubic inches and operated at a rated RPM of 1125, yielding 46.3 horsepower. The tractor possessed a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with a dry disc clutch, and optional power steering was available. The JD 80 featured a standard open operator station with an optional steel cab and was equipped with manual or power-assisted steering and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. It had a fuel tank capacity of 32.5 US gallons and a considerable weight, making it suitable for various agricultural tasks of its time.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Standard Tread

Power Output: 46.3

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8300

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 80 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 44% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 58% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspirated
Cylinders: 2
Displacement (ci): 470.7
Bore (in): 6.14
Stroke (in): 8
Rated RPM: 1125
Power Output (hp): 46.3

Transmission

Type: Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears: 6
Reverse Gears: 1
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 142.5
Width (in): 79.1
Height (in): 80.7
Operating Weight (lb): 8300

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual or power (optional)
Coolant Capacity (qts): 35
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1956
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station or steel cab (optional)
Starter Type: V4 gasoline pony motor
Brake Type: Mechanical expanding shoe
Hydraulic System Type: -