Compare/John Deere 1020 VU vs John Deere 1250

John Deere 1020 VU vs John Deere 1250

Verdict: John Deere 1020 VU vs John Deere 1250

The John Deere 1020 VU and the John Deere 1250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. John Deere 1020 VU is the lighter machine (1,710 kg vs 4,125 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1250 is the newer design (1982 vs 1967). 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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John Deere

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Rated power

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$18,700 (1988 )Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

32.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

95 x 110 mmReference

Power

32.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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65.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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32.8 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Idle RPM

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800-2675Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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7.9 LReference

Oil capacity

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31.5 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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30.3 kWReference

Max power

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24.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2100Reference

540@2295Reference

PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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30.3 kWReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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42.4 lpmReference

Total flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.8 lpmReference

Control

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center-link draft sensing with position and controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1016 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Weight

1710 kgReference

4125 to 5090 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2/10-28Reference

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Ag front

5.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

11.2/10-28Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

341 cmReference

Width

98 cmReference

165 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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188 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x9.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

Rear tread

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129 to 200 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1871 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2211 kgReference

4WD Operating

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2308 kgReference

Ballasted

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2349 kgReference

1020 VU Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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25Reference

Battery CCA

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485Reference

John Deere 1250 attachments

1250 Serial Numbers

1982

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1000Reference

1983

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1256Reference

1984

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3001Reference

1985

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4001Reference

1986

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5001Reference

1987

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5501Reference

1988

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5785Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference

John Deere 1250 Height

2WD Hood

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139 cmReference

4WD Hood

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142 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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221 cmReference

4WD ROPS

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224 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2342 kgReference

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.