John Deere 8220

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8220 is a powerful and efficient row-crop tractor featuring a robust 8.1L turbocharged diesel engine delivering up to 233 horsepower. It offers the flexibility of 2WD or 4WD configurations and a full powershift transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. The tractor boasts impressive performance metrics, including a maximum torque of 706 lb.-ft. at 1401 rpm and a torque rise of 54.7%. Its hydraulic system delivers a pump rate of 43.5 GPM and 61.1 HP of hydraulic power. In drawbar tests, the 8220 demonstrated a maximum power of 164.50 HP with a drawbar pull of 12,972 lbs at 4.76 mph in 8th gear. Fuel efficiency figures range from 14.83 Hp.hr/gal at maximum drawbar power to 17.26 Hp.hr/gal at standard PTO speed. The tractor is equipped with 380/85R34 front and 480/80R46 rear tires, contributing to its impressive operating weight range of 20,220 lbs without ballast to 24,450 lbs with ballast.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 225 (ECE R24) / 233 (EC 97/98)

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: 2WD and 4WD options available

Operating Weight: 20220 (Without ballast) - 24450 (With ballast)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8220 Tractor

John Deere 8220 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 99% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Below Average

Greater than 21% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 98% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 8.1 L
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 496
Bore (in): 4.56
Stroke (in): 5.06
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 225 (ECE R24) / 233 (EC 97/98)

Transmission

Type: Full power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 209.9
Width (in): -
Height (in): 120.2
Operating Weight (lb): 20220 (Without ballast) - 24450 (With ballast)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540/1000 (optional)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD and 4WD options available
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 35.9
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 2005
Hitch Type: III/IIIN
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): Up to 15,180 lbs (IIIN)
Operator Station Type: Cab (standard)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: March 21 to April 8, 2003

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—1000 rpm): 191.21 HP (142.58 kW) at 2200 rpm
Maximum Power (2 hours): 222.35 HP (165.81 kW) at 1900 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 11.53 Gal/hr (43.63 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.363 lb/hp.hr (0.221 kg/kW.h) and 19.29 Hp.hr/gal (3.80 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power (8th Gear): 164.50 HP (122.66 kW) with a drawbar pull of 12972 lbs (57.70 kN) and a speed of 4.76 mph (7.65 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power (8th Gear): 0.472 lb/hp.hr (0.287 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.83 Hp.hr/gal (2.92 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 706 lb.-ft. (958 Nm) at 1401 rpm
Torque Rise: 54.7% with a rise at 1800 rpm of 42%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 15387 lbs (68.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 43.5 GPM (164.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 61.1 HP (45.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2457 psi (169 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.26 Hp.hr/gal (3.40 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 11.08 Gal/hr (41.95 l/h) at 2200 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab, "Test 1820: John Deere 8220 16-Speed" (2003). Nebraska Tractor Tests. 2164. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2164