Deere 80 tractor specifications

1955 - 1956

1955 - 1956 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:3,485

John Deere 80 Power

John Deere 80 Power Drawbar (claimed):46.32 hp
34.5 kW
Belt (claimed):57.49 hp
42.9 kW
Drawbar (tested):60.36 hp
45.0 kW
Belt (tested):65.33 hp
48.7 kW
power test details ...

1955 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 567

Nebraska Tractor Test 567
Diesel 6-speed 2WD October 27 - November 1, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 567 file
Belt power (max):	65.33 hp 48.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	60.36 hp 45.0 kW
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,394 lbs 3353 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

John Deere 80 Engine

John Deere 80 Engine John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl diesel Fuel tank:32.5 gal
123.0 L
Aux. fuel:0.25 gal
0.9 L
Engine details ...

1955 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
2-cylinder 4-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	470.7 ci 7.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	6.125x8.00 inches 156 x 203 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	1125
Firing order:	1-2
Starter type:	V4 gasoline pony motor
Coolant capacity:	35 qts 33.1 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
power assist optional
Brakes:mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:Open operator station. Optional steel cab.
Transmission:6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

1955 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere
Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:85.5 inches
217 cm
Weight:8300 lbs
3764 kg
Front tire:7.50-18
Rear tire:15-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1955 - 1956

Standard-tread tractor

John Deere 80 Tires

John Deere 80 Tires
Ag front:	7.50-18
Ag rear:	15-34

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	85.5 inches 217 cm
Length:	142.75 inches 362 cm
Width:	79.5 inches 201 cm
Height:	81 inches 205 cm
Weight:	8300 lbs 3764 kg
Ballasted weight:	11485 lbs 5209 kg
Front tread:	56.5 inches 143 cm
Rear tread:	64.5/68.5 inches 163/173 cm

80 Serial Numbers

80 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the John Deere 80, ahead of the pulley and below the fuel filter.
photo of 80 serial number
1955:8000001
1956:8000776
Final:8003500

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