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Tractor · 1955Unverified

John Deere 80

Name: John Deere 80
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 80 — Standard-tread tractor · 46 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 80 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 46 hp, distinguishing it among its peers. It was manufactured between 1955 and 1956. The tractor features a 2-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive, and has a listed weight of 3764 kg. It is suited for tasks on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

46 hp

Max power

45.0 kW

Weight

3764 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

46 hp

Recorded weight

3764 kg

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1955-1956

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Standard-tread tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built3,485Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringpower assist optionalReference

Mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station. Optional steel cab.Reference

Engine

John Deere 7.7L 2-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank123.0 LReference

Aux. fuel0.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)34.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)42.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)45.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)48.7 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

2-cylinder 4-valveReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement7.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke156 x 203 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM1125Reference

Firing order1-2Reference

Starter typeV4 gasoline pony motorReference

Coolant capacity33.1 LReference

Belt power (max)48.7 kWReference

Max power45.0 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference

TransmissionJohn DeereReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase217 cmReference

Weight3764 kgReference

Front tire7.50-18Reference

Rear tire15-34Reference

Ag front7.50-18Reference

Ag rear15-34Reference

Length362 cmReference

Width201 cmReference

Height205 cmReference

Ballasted weight5209 kgReference

Front tread143 cmReference

Rear tread163/173 cmReference

80 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the John Deere 80, ahead of the pulley and below the fuel filter.Reference

80 Serial Numbers

19558000001Reference

19568000776Reference

Final8003500Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter30 cmReference

Width22 cmReference

RPM1125Reference

Speed1096.98 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Battery volts6Reference

Test results

Diesel 6-speed 2WDOctober 27 - November 1, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 567 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)14.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 5 used for power test.Reference

Max pull3353 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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