- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2002–2007
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 6820 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-071/V2 or 6.068 HL-472/V4 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 133.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
133.3 hp
99.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 13,955–14,121 lb
- 3-point lift
- 18,894 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 6820 specs: key facts
The John Deere 6820 was built from 2002 to 2007.
The John Deere 6820 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 99.4 kW (133.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 6820 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The John Deere 6820 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-071/V2 or 6.068 HL-472/V4 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 6820 weighs 6,330–6,405 kg (13,955–14,121 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 6820 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 6820 lifts 8,570 kg (18,894 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”
How does the 6820 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 244 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 244 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 6820 have?
The only figure for the 6820 is 133.3 hp (99.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”
What engine is in a 6820?
A 6820 has a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-071/V2 or 6.068 HL-472/V4, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HLA-071/V2 or 6.068 HL-472/V4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”
How much will a 6820 lift?
A 6820 lifts 18,894 lb (8,570 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 18,894 lb · 8,570 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”
What transmission does a 6820 have?
Transmission specifications for the 6820 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering with one integrated steering cylinder |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”
How much does a 6820 weigh?
A 6820 weighs 13,955–14,121 lb (6,330–6,405 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,955–14,121 lb · 6,330–6,405 kgthe article lists alternatives |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 10,582 lb · 4,800 kg |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm |
| Length | 186.2 in · 4,730 mm |
| Width | 96.5 in · 2,450 mm |
| Height | 115.4 in · 2,930 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.6 in · 549 mm |
| Front track | 63.7–83.1 in · 1,618–2,110 mm |
| Rear track | 61.3–79.8 in · 1,558–2,028 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”
What oil does a 6820 take, and how much?
A 6820 engine takes 20.6 qt (19.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.6 qt · 19.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 69.7 qt · 66.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6820?
Within 10% of its 133.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 6475A133.3 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2012Side by side with the 6820 →
- Massey Ferguson 7475133.3 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2012Side by side with the 6820 →
- John Deere 6910133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2003Side by side with the 6820 →
- Massey Ferguson 5475 (A)133.3 hp engine, claimed · 2007–2012Side by side with the 6820 →
- Fiat M 135133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 6820 →
- Massey Ferguson 8110A133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the 6820 →
Common questions about the John Deere 6820
Is a 6820 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 6820 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6820 have?
A 6820 has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6820”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 6820 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-51303 · revision 880052. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document