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John Deere 1020 VU vs John Deere 5047D
Verdict: John Deere 1020 VU vs John Deere 5047D
The John Deere 1020 VU and the John Deere 5047D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. John Deere 5047D is the newer design (2012 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
44 hp
44 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine
32.8 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
32.8 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Compression
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18.5:1Reference
Idle RPM
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850-2500Reference
Operating RPM
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1400-2300Reference
Torque
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148.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1600Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Starter power
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2.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
collar shift gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
IReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2100Reference
540@2200Reference
PTO (claimed)
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33.1 kWReference
Pump flow
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25.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
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25.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
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Weight
1710 kgReference
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Front tire
5.50-16Reference
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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
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Width
98 cmReference
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1020 VU Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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40Reference
Battery AH
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88Reference
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.