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John Deere 8120 Specs ( 2002-2005 )

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Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry with secondary element
Bore/Stroke 4.56x5.06 inches (116 x 129 mm)
Compression 16.5:1
Coolant capacity 35.9 qts (34.0 L)
Description John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 496 ci (8.1 L)
Fuel system electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)
Idle RPM 900-2300
Maximum Power (gross) 230 hp (171.5 kW)
Maximum Power (net) 220 hp (164.1 kW)
Operating RPM 1500-2200
Rated Power (gross) 208 hp (155.1 kW)
Rated Power (net) 200 hp (149.1 kW)
Rated RPM 2200
Starter volts 12
Oil capacity 22.7 qts (21.5 L)
Oil change 250 h
Drawbar (tested) 148.45 hp (110.7 kW)
Engine (gross) 208 hp (155.1 kW)
Engine (max) 230 hp (171.5 kW)
Engine (net) 200 hp (149.1 kW)
PTO (claimed) 170 hp (126.8 kW)
PTO (tested) 199.71 hp (148.9 kW)

Transmission

Clutch hydraulic wet disc
Gears 16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 148 qts (140.1 L)
Transmission John Deere PowerShift
Transmission type 16-speed full power shift
Type full power shift

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard.
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power

Capacity

Front diff. 14.2 qts (13.4 L)
Front hubs 3.6 qts (3.4 L)
Fuel 135 gal (511.0 L)
Hydraulic system 37 gal (140.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 37 gal (140.0 L)
Pressure 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
SCV flow 30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Total flow 33.5 gpm*With standard 45cc pump (126.8 lpm)
Type closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Valves 5

Hitch

Front Hitch IIIN OptOptional
Front lift 11000 lbs (4989 kg)
Rear lift 12,300 lbs (5579 kg)
Rear Type III,IIIN

PTO

Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Engine RPM 540@1975
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery CCA 925
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 150
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 123.6 inches (313 cm)
4WD Front tread 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 116.9 inches (296 cm)
Front axle 2WD / MFWD / MFWD ILS
Height (cab) 120.2 inches (305 cm)
ILS Front tread 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
ILS Wheelbase 115.7 inches (293 cm)
Length 209.9 inches (533 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle 3.937 by 110.5 inches (99 by 2806 mm) / 3.937 by 118.5 inches (99 by 3009 mm) / 4.331 by 118.5 inches (110 by 3009 mm) / 4.724 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
2WD Wheelbase 123.6 inches (313 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 116.9 inches (296 cm)
Front tire 11.00-24
ILS Wheelbase 115.7 inches (293 cm)
Rear tire 480/80R46
Weight 19100 to 22450 pounds
Standard tires (ag) Front: 11.00-24. Rear: 480/80R46

8120 Serial Number Location

Description Rear of tractor.

8120 Serial Numbers

2002 1001
2003 10001
2004 20001
2005 30001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 8120 Weight

Max Drawbar 3,900 lbs (Cat 3 extended) (1769 kg)
Operating 20,060 lbs (4WD 480/80R46 duals) (9099 kg)
Shipping 19,100 lbs (2WD) (8663 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1819

Description Diesel 16-speed 4WDMarch 28 - April 8, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1819 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 8 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test.
Fuel use 10.5 gal/hour (39.7 l/hour) / 10.1 gal/hour (38.2 l/hour) / 10.2 gal/hour (38.6 l/hour)
Max power 199.71 hp (148.9 kW) / 148.45 hp (110.7 kW)
Max pull 22,308 lbs (10118 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 172.13 hp (128.4 kW)

Speeds

Description With 18.4R46 rear tires.

Variants

8120 wheeled tractor
8120T crawler