Compare/John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 2120

John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 2120

Verdict: John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 2120

The John Deere 2030 and the John Deere 2120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. John Deere 2120 is the lighter machine (3,000 kg vs 4,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2030 is the newer design (1971 vs 1969). 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

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John Deere

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Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional reverser. Similar to standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move forward/reverse selector on the steering column. Reverse range on left lever is removed.Reference

With 18.4x30 rear tires.Reference

Factories

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

MexicoReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

50.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

Power

50.7 kWReference

Compression

8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

37.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Power at rated engine speed

45.2 kWReference

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Max power

37.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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73.8 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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69.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

collar shift - reverserReference

Hi-LoReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

45.0 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

45.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Pump flow

70.0 lpmReference

46.9 lpmReference

Total flow

92.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

41.2 kWReference

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Rear lift

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2040 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

218 cmReference

Weight

4800 to 5230 poundsReference

3000 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28/38Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

354 cmReference

360 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

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Height (hood)

141 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

206 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2177 kgReference

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Operating weight

2372 kgReference

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Front tread

134 to 185 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 198 cmReference

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Height

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245 cmReference

John Deere 2030 attachments

2030 Serial Number Location

2030 Serial Numbers

1972

134700Reference

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1973

157109Reference

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1974

140000L (Germany)Reference

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1975

145500L (Germany)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

370Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2935 kgReference

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2120 Serial Number Location

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.