John Deere 820 (1956-1958)

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 820 is a 2WD standard-tread tractor from the Two-Cylinder 20 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 1956 to 1958. The John Deere 820 is equipped with a 7.7 L (470.7 cu·in) two-cylinder diesel engine and an unsynchronized gear transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears and dry disc clutch. It features manual or optional power steering, an open operator station with an optional cab, and a 32.5 US gallon fuel tank. The tractor operates with a gasoline pony motor starter and its engine is capable of 67 to 75 horsepower output depending on the configuration. It was designed to cater to a variety of agricultural tasks, and with the Powr-Trol hydraulic system and an independent 540 rpm PTO, the John Deere 820 could operate a wide array of implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Standard Tread

Power Output: 67 - 75

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7,848

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 820 (1956-1958) vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Excellent
Greater than 99% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Poor
Greater than 4% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement (ci)
470.7
Bore (in)
6.14
Stroke (in)
7.99
Rated RPM
-
Power Output (hp)
67 - 75

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
142.5
Width (in)
79.1
Height (in)
80.7
Operating Weight (lb)
7,848

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Independent
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)
8
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
1958
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Open operator station or Cab (optional)
Starter Type
Gasoline pony motor
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Powr-Trol