Compare/John Deere 20A vs John Deere MC

John Deere 20A vs John Deere MC

Verdict: John Deere 20A vs John Deere MC

The John Deere 20A and the John Deere MC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. John Deere 20A is the lighter machine (750 kg vs 4,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 20A is the newer design (2008 vs 1949). 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

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldoniReference

John DeereReference

With 6.5/80x15 tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Total built

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10,509Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

15.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 75 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Power

15.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3000Reference

1650Reference

Torque

71.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2300Reference

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Firing order

1-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Intake valve clearance

1.524 mmReference

0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

1.524 mmReference

0.305 mmReference

Oil capacity

6.0 LReference

7.1 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

2 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

3,000 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

24 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.54x2.95 inchesReference

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Cooling system

air-cooledReference

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Plows

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3 (12-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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13.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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15.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6:1Reference

Coolant capacity

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13.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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15.8 kWReference

Max power

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13.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 3 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

Gear - 6F and 3RReference

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Wheel Drive

4 WDReference

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Oil type

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SAE90Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

6.4 LReference

10.4 LReference

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

6.4 LReference

10.4 LReference

Pressure

125.0 barReference

41.4 barReference

Total flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Steering press.

90.0 barReference

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Rear Type

1/1NReference

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Rear lift

498 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

550Reference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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16.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

22.7 LReference

34.1 LReference

Fuel tank

22.7 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.17 qtsReference

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Diameter

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18 cmReference

RPM

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1575Reference

Speed

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944.88 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

99 cmReference

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Weight

750 kgReference

1882 kgReference

Front tire

6.5/80x15Reference

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Rear tire

6.5/80x15Reference

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Ag front

6.5/80x15Reference

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Ag rear

6.5/80x15Reference

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Length

248 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

81 cmReference

170 cmReference

Height

101 cmReference

162 cmReference

Shipping weight

750 kgReference

1814 kgReference

Ground clearance

23 cmReference

35 cmReference

Gauge

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91 to 116 cmReference

20A Serial Numbers

Location:

On the left-front, just ahead of the front tire, behind the muffler.Reference

Serial number plate located on the lower part of dash.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

14Reference

10Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

GoldoniReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Power

Max Power

21 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

17 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

9 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Maximum operating pressure

1,813 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1/1NReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

499 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

101.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

248.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

81.3 cmReference

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Overall weight

750.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

6.5/80x15Reference

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Front Wheel Type

6.5/80x15Reference

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Variants

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utilityReference

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row-cropReference

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crawlerReference

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industrialReference

MC Serial Numbers

1949

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10001Reference

1950

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11093Reference

1951

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13374Reference

1952

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15341Reference

Final

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20509Reference

John Deere MC Tracks

Length on ground

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35 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.2 m²Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1916 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.