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John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 940
Verdict: John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 940
The John Deere 1020 and the John Deere 940 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. John Deere 940 is the lighter machine (2,269 kg vs 4,210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 940 is the newer design (1980 vs 1965). 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
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
39 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Factories
MexicoReference
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Original price
$4,500Reference
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Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
powerReference
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Variants
1020LU
low-crop utilityReference
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1020HU
high-crop utilityReference
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1020RU
row-crop utilityReference
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1020O
orchardReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
23.7 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry paper elementReference
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Compression
16.7:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Power at rated engine speed
29.0 kWReference
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Max power
23.7 kWReference
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Engine
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32.0 kWReference
Power
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32.0 kWReference
Operating RPM
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1300-2400Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
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7.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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10.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.9 kWReference
29.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
40.9 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
40.9 LReference
Pump flow
39.7 lpmReference
23.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
911 kgReference
2212 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2070Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
26.9 kWReference
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Pressure
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190.0 barReference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
62.5 LReference
78.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
188 cmReference
Weight
4210 to 4870 poundsReference
2269 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-32Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.9-36Reference
9.5-36Reference
Length
305 cmReference
350 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
166 cmReference
Height (hood)
130 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
194 cmReference
261 cmReference
Ground clearance
52 cmReference
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Gas Shipping
1909 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping
1932 kgReference
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Gas Operating
2145 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
2209 kgReference
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Ballasted
2701 kgReference
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Height (ROPS)
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239 cmReference
Shipping weight
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2269 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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53 cmReference
Front tread
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125 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
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135 to 185 cmReference
John Deere 1020 attachments
1020 Serial Number Location
1020 Serial Numbers
1965
14501Reference
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1966
14682Reference
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1967
42715Reference
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1968
65184Reference
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1969
82409Reference
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1970
102039Reference
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1971
117500Reference
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1972
134700Reference
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1973
157109Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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33Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
8.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1905 kgReference
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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.


