- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1967–1975
- 7,415 built
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 820 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere M 4 3 L 9 or 3.152 DL-01 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 31.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
31.5 hp
23.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”, 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
- 4,740 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,745 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–15.5 mph
John Deere 820 specs: key facts
The John Deere 820 was built from 1967 to 1975.
The John Deere 820 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 23.5 kW (31.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 820 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 820 has a John Deere M 4 3 L 9 or 3.152 DL-01 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.47 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 820 weighs 2,150 kg (4,740 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 820 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 820 lifts 1,245 kg (2,745 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 820 delivers 26.0 L/min (6.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”
How much horsepower does an 820 have?
The only figure for the 820 is 31.5 hp (23.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”
What engine is in an 820?
An 820 has a John Deere M 4 3 L 9 or 3.152 DL-01, a 3-cylinder 2.47 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere M 4 3 L 9 or 3.152 DL-01 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 150.9 ci · 2.47 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”
How much will an 820 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 820 lifts 2,745 lb (1,245 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,944 psi · 134 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,745 lb · 1,245 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”
What transmission does an 820 have?
Transmission specifications for the 820 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical ZF recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”
How much does an 820 weigh?
An 820 weighs 4,740 lb (2,150 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,740 lb · 2,150 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm |
| Length | 134.8 in · 3,425 mm |
| Width | 59.1–85.0 in · 1,500–2,160 mm |
| Height | 59.6 in · 1,515 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–79.5 in · 1,260–2,020 mm |
| Rear track | 49.6–73.2 in · 1,260–1,860 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.2 ft · 2.80 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”
What oil does an 820 take, and how much?
An 820 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 31.7 qt · 30.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 820?
Within 10% of its 31.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere-LANZ 31031.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1968Side by side with the 820 →
- International Harvester D-43231.5 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the 820 →
- International Harvester 240 Utility31.5 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1961Side by side with the 820 →
- Ford 640 (also listed as 600)31.9 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the 820 →
- Ford 740 (also listed as 700)31.9 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the 820 →
- Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)31 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1967Side by side with the 820 →
Common questions about the John Deere 820
Is an 820 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 820 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 820 have?
An 820 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 820”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 820 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49443 · revision 1072999. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document