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John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 990

Verdict: John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 990

The John Deere 1020 and the John Deere 990 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 990 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 39 hp. John Deere 990 is the lighter machine (2,594 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 990 is the newer design (2000 vs 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 990 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 1020 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 1020 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 990 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
40 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Factories
MexicoReference
Original price
$4,500Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
powerReference
Variants
1020LU
low-crop utilityReference
1020HU
high-crop utilityReference
1020RU
row-crop utilityReference
1020O
orchardReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
23.7 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 110 mmReference
84 x 90 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry paper elementReference
dryReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
18:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Power at rated engine speed
29.0 kWReference
Max power
23.7 kWReference
Engine (gross)
30.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
28.7 kWReference
Power (net)
28.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
30.1 kWReference
Idle RPM
925-2875Reference
Starter power
2.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
5.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Transmission
Collar ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.9 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
20.8 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
20.8 LReference
Pump flow
39.7 lpmReference
32.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
911 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
26.9 kWReference
Pressure
156.0 barReference
Total flow
49.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
17.0 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
713 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
62.5 LReference
32.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
175 cmReference
Weight
4210 to 4870 poundsReference
571 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.5-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.9-36Reference
Length
305 cmReference
312 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
Height (hood)
130 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
194 cmReference
Ground clearance
52 cmReference
Gas Shipping
1909 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
1932 kgReference
Gas Operating
2145 kgReference
Diesel Operating
2209 kgReference
Ballasted
2701 kgReference
2WD Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 8-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Height (ROPS)
213 cmReference
2WD Front tread
122 cmReference
4WD Front tread
136 cmReference
Rear tread
117 cmReference
2WD
1176 kgReference
4WD
1440 kgReference
Max Drawbar
374 kgReference
Max front axle
2500 kgReference
Max rear axle
2400 kgReference
John Deere 1020 attachments
1020 Serial Number Location
1020 Serial Numbers
1965
14501Reference
1966
14682Reference
1967
42715Reference
1968
65184Reference
1969
82409Reference
1970
102039Reference
1971
117500Reference
1972
134700Reference
1973
157109Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
Battery CCA
650Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1905 kgReference
John Deere 990 attachments
990 Serial Numbers
2000
190001Reference
2001
290002Reference
2002
291001Reference
2003
391001Reference
2004
590001Reference
2005
690001Reference
2006
790001Reference
2007
890001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the rear of the 990, below the PTO.Reference
John Deere 8B Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 8B BackhoeReference
Transport height
205 cmReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
Digging depth
259 cmReference
Reach from pivot
337 cmReference
Loading height
208 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
1003 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1003 kgReference
Speeds

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.

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