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John Deere 20C vs John Deere 4100

Verdict: John Deere 20C vs John Deere 4100

The John Deere 20C and the John Deere 4100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4100 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. John Deere 20C is the lighter machine (889 kg vs 1,517 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 20C is the newer design (2009 vs 1998). In short: choose the John Deere 4100 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 20C 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 20C Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 4100 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears in two ranges with reverser.Reference
Two-range hydrostatic with foot pedals and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
13.8 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
12.5 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
70 x 74 mmReference
74 x 78 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
12.5 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
13.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
2650Reference
Torque
49.8 NmReference
53.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1800Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Power (net)
14.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
Compression
23.5:1Reference
Idle RPM
1025-2860Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
2.4 LReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,650Reference
Bore and stroke
2.91x3.07 inchesReference
Compression ratio
23.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled | 2.5 qtsReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Gear
688 kgReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
spur gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
Pressure
150.0 barReference
166.7 barReference
Pump flow
14.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
INReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
249 kgReference
421 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
Gear PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Gear Hydraulic system
9.5 LReference
Hydro Hydraulic system
12.5 LReference
Gear Capacity
9.5 LReference
Hydro Capacity
12.5 LReference
Total flow
19.3 lpmReference
Control
position controlReference
Gear Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Hydro Rear PTO
independentReference
Gear Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
Hydro Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
Mid PTO Type
2100Reference
Dimensions
Weight
889 kgReference
1517 to 1565 poundsReference
Front tire
6.5/80x12Reference
5.00-12Reference
Rear tire
8.25x16Reference
9.5-16Reference
Ag front
6.5/80x12Reference
5.00-12Reference
Ag rear
250x80-16Reference
8.00-16 (Narrow)Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8-10Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x10.5-15Reference
315x75D-15Reference
Industrial front
25x5.5-14Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Industrial rear
15-19.5Reference
12.00x16.5Reference
Length
245 cmReference
261 cmReference
Width
103 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
138 cmReference
200 cmReference
Ground clearance
24 cmReference
Max front axle
600 kgReference
449 kgReference
Max rear axle
800 kgReference
899 kgReference
Wheelbase
147 cmReference
Height (hood)
110 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
31 cmReference
Hydro
709 kgReference
Max Drawbar
258 kgReference
Capacities
Max capacity
1399 kgReference
Fuel
22.0 LReference
Front axle
3.4 LReference
Capacity
61.4 ciReference
John Deere 4100 attachments
4100 Serial Number Location
4100 Serial Numbers
1998
110000Reference
1999
210001Reference
2000
310001Reference
2001
410001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
Battery CCA
433Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
433Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
Power
Rated Power
20 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Mid PTO
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,418 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
110.7 cmReference
Overall Length
261.6 cmReference
Overall Width
109.2 cmReference
Front axle clearance
32.3 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
9.5-16, 8.00-16 (Narrow) inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
5.00-12Reference

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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