Compare/John Deere 20C vs John Deere 750

John Deere 20C vs John Deere 750

Verdict: John Deere 20C vs John Deere 750

The John Deere 20C and the John Deere 750 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 750 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. John Deere 20C is the lighter machine (889 kg vs 1,900 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 1981). In short: choose the John Deere 750 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

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Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

19 hp

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

Four gears in two ranges with reverser.Reference

With 9.5-16 rear tires.Reference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$10,000 (1989)Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

13.8 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

12.5 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

70 x 74 mmReference

80 x 85 mmReference

Rated Power (net)

12.5 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

13.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2400Reference

Torque

49.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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11.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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14.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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therostartReference

Compression

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22.5:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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13.8 kWReference

Max power

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11.4 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.15x3.35 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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22.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled inline | 4.5 qtsReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

8.9 kWReference

13.8 kWReference

Pressure

150.0 barReference

140.0 barReference

Pump flow

14.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

INReference

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

249 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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13.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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14.2 LReference

Capacity

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14.2 LReference

Valves

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2Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Clutch

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200mm dry discReference

Engine RPM

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540@2300Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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14.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

889 kgReference

294 kgReference

Front tire

6.5/80x12Reference

4.00-15Reference

Rear tire

8.25x16Reference

9.5-24Reference

Ag front

6.5/80x12Reference

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Ag rear

250x80-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20x8-10Reference

25/8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

27x10.5-15Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

25x5.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

245 cmReference

284 cmReference

Width

103 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

138 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

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Max front axle

600 kgReference

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Max rear axle

800 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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155 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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38 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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88 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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91 cmReference

Rear tread

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88/99 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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861 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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907 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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283 kgReference

Capacities

Max capacity

1399 kgReference

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Fuel

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23.5 LReference

John Deere 750 attachments

750 Serial Number Location

750 Serial Numbers

1981

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1000Reference

1982

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3448Reference

1983

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5613Reference

1984

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8457Reference

1985

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13001Reference

1986

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18501Reference

1987

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22601Reference

1988

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26450Reference

Final

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28161Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

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370Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 24Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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370Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Overall width

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184 cmReference

John Deere 7 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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175 cmReference

Digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

John Deere 750 Height

2WD Hood

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115 cmReference

4WD Hood

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117 cmReference

ROPS

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190 cmReference

Exhaust

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195 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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4.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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753 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

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20 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,030 psiReference

Remote Valves

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2Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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284.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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2WD:15.1 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.