John Deere 820 (1968-1973)

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 820 is a utility tractor that was made from 1968 to 1973. It's a 2-wheel drive model with a simple sliding gear transmission. This tractor has 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the 820 has a John Deere diesel engine with 3 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated. It produces 32 horsepower, which is below average for tractors. The engine size is also below average at 151.9 cubic inches. However, it runs at a low 2100 RPM, which can help save fuel. The tractor has a rear hitch and a live rear PTO that spins at 540 RPM. It also has an open center hydraulic system and an electric starter.

This tractor is compact, measuring 134.6 inches long, 80.7 inches wide, and 78.3 inches tall. It has an open operator station, which means no cab. The 820 uses agricultural tires on both front and rear wheels. While not the most powerful, this John Deere model offers reliable performance for small to medium farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 32 hp (23.9 kW)

Transmission: Sliding gear, Collar shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 820 (1968-1973) vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 820 (1968-1973) is Below Average. It is greater than 27% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 820 (1968-1973) is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 820 (1968-1973) is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspiration
Cylinders
3
Displacement
152 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.86 in (98.0 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
32 hp (23.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Sliding gear, Collar shift
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD