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Bristol 20 vs John Deere 1E 23
Verdict: Bristol 20 vs John Deere 1E 23
The Bristol 20 and the John Deere 1E 23 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. John Deere 1E 23 is the lighter machine (669 kg vs 1,360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bristol 20 holds more fuel (40.9 L vs 21.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 1E 23 is the newer design (2027 vs 1949). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Bristol
62
Fit score
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BristolReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
shaftReference
Final drives
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spur gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
40.9 LReference
21.8 LReference
Engine
16.4 kWReference
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Displacement
2.2 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 111 mmReference
74 x 77 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
5.6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
15.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
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16.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
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16.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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12.1 kWReference
Pump flow
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13.2 lpmReference
Total flow
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26.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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13.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
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I (limited)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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343 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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2100Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1360 kgReference
669 kgReference
Length
241 cmReference
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Height (hood)
117 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
162 cmReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Gauge
74 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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145 cmReference
Lawn/turf front
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18x8.50-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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26x12-12Reference
Industrial front
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18x8.5-10Reference
Industrial rear
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26x12-12Reference
Shipping weight
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669 kgReference
Bristol 20 Tracks
Width
96 cmReference
120 cmReference
John Deere 1E 23 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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500Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.


