Compare/John Deere 1040 vs John Deere 2020

John Deere 1040 vs John Deere 2020

Verdict: John Deere 1040 vs John Deere 2020

The John Deere 1040 and the John Deere 2020 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. John Deere 2020 is the lighter machine (2,617 kg vs 2,770 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1040 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Steering

powerReference

power assistReference

Factories

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MexicoReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

37.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

98 x 109 mmReference

Power (net)

37.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

40.0 kWReference

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Compression

16.8:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

165.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

55.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.5 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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34.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Power at rated engine speed

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40.3 kWReference

Max power

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34.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,500Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.86x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.7:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

collar shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

John Deere collar shiftReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

54.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Capacity

54.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

39.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1835 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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PTO (tested)

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40.3 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

78.0 LReference

73.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

218 cmReference

Weight

2770 kgReference

2617 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

15.5-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference

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Length

350 cmReference

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Width

181 cmReference

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Height (cab)

244 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Front tread

125 to 205 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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Ag front

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7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-38Reference

Gas Operating weight

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2617 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3372 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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70Reference

Battery Group

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24TReference

Battery size

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60 AHReference

Battery options

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2 | 2Reference

Variants

2020

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utilityReference

2020O

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orchardReference

John Deere 2020 attachments

2020 Serial Number Location

2020 Serial Numbers

1965

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014502Reference

1966

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014680Reference

1967

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042721Reference

1968

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065176Reference

1969

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082404Reference

1970

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102032Reference

1971

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117500Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2516 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Country of manufacturer

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Row-Crop tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power

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64 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 (1.375)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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closed centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,200 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and depth controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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224 cmReference

Overall Length

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357.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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224 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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35.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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4WDReference

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.