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John Deere 20A vs John Deere BO Lindeman

Verdict: John Deere 20A vs John Deere BO Lindeman

The John Deere 20A and the John Deere BO Lindeman are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 20A leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. John Deere 20A is the lighter machine (750 kg vs 2,004 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere BO Lindeman holds more fuel (51.1 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 20A is the newer design (2008 vs 1936). In short: choose the John Deere 20A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere BO Lindeman 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 20A Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere BO Lindeman Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
Manufacturer
GoldoniReference
John DeereReference
With 6.5/80x15 tires.Reference
Larger engine, available in 1938 (S/N 329000).Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Total built
29 (BR)Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine
15.7 kWReference
Displacement
1.0 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 75 mmReference
114 x 140 mmReference
Power
15.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
3000Reference
1150Reference
Torque
71.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
2300Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Intake valve clearance
1.524 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
1.524 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Fuel Type
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
2 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
3,000 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
24 kgReference
Bore and stroke
3.54x2.95 inchesReference
Cooling system
air-cooledReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
13.8 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
Compression
4.71:1Reference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission Type
GearReference
forward and reverse options
Gear - 6F and 3RReference
Wheel Drive
4 WDReference
Clutch
203.2mm mechanical dry discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
6.4 LReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Capacity
6.4 LReference
Pressure
125.0 barReference
Total flow
34.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
90.0 barReference
Rear Type
1/1NReference
Rear lift
498 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
Engine RPM
554@1150Reference
Capacities
Fuel
22.7 LReference
Fuel tank
22.7 LReference
51.1 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
3.17 qtsReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
1150Reference
Speed
975.36 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
99 cmReference
Weight
750 kgReference
2004 kgReference
Front tire
6.5/80x15Reference
Rear tire
6.5/80x15Reference
Ag front
6.5/80x15Reference
Ag rear
6.5/80x15Reference
Length
248 cmReference
218 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
30 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
Shipping weight
750 kgReference
Ground clearance
23 cmReference
22 cmReference
Height (hood)
128 cmReference
Gauge
152 to 177 cmReference
20A Serial Numbers
Location:
On the left-front, just ahead of the front tire, behind the muffler.Reference
BR/BO serial numbers shown. Lindeman Crawlers did not have separate serial numbers.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Delco generatorReference
Charging amps
14Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
GoldoniReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post ROPS.Reference
Country of manufacturer
ItalyReference
Power
Max Power
21 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
17 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic Wet DiscReference
Steering type
Hydrostatic PowerReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
9 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
Open CenterReference
Maximum operating pressure
1,813 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1/1NReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
499 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
101.6 cmReference
Overall Length
248.9 cmReference
Overall Width
81.3 cmReference
Overall weight
750.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
6.5/80x15Reference
Front Wheel Type
6.5/80x15Reference
Variants
B
tricycle front axleReference
BR
fixed front axleReference
BO
OrchardReference
BN
narrow row-cropReference
BI
industrial tractorReference
BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
BO Lindeman Serial Numbers
1936
325000Reference
1937
326655Reference
1938
328111Reference
1939
329000Reference
1940
330633Reference
1941
332039Reference
1942
332427Reference
1943
332780Reference
1944
333156Reference
1945
334219Reference
1946
335642Reference
1947
336746Reference
Final
337345Reference
Links
John Deere BO Lindeman Tracks

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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