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John Deere 20C vs John Deere M

Verdict: John Deere 20C vs John Deere M

The John Deere 20C and the John Deere M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 20C leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. John Deere 20C is the lighter machine (889 kg vs 1,179 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere M holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 18.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 20C is the newer design (2009 vs 1947). In short: choose the John Deere 20C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere M 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 M Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
18 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears in two ranges with reverser.Reference
With 9-24 rear tires.Reference
Total built
45,799Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.2 LReference
37.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
13.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
12.5 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
70 x 74 mmReference
102 x 102 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
12.5 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
13.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2800Reference
1650Reference
Torque
49.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1800Reference
Starter type
electricReference
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
13.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.2 kWReference
Compression
6:1Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)
15.2 kWReference
Max power
13.5 kWReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
Pressure
150.0 barReference
48.3 barReference
Pump flow
14.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
INReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
249 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
550Reference
Total flow
16.1 lpmReference
Oil type
10WReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Dimensions
Weight
889 kgReference
1179 kgReference
Front tire
6.5/80x12Reference
4.00x15Reference
Rear tire
8.25x16Reference
8-24Reference
Ag front
6.5/80x12Reference
5.00x15Reference
Ag rear
250x80-16Reference
10-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x8-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x10.5-15Reference
Industrial front
25x5.5-14Reference
Industrial rear
15-19.5Reference
Length
245 cmReference
279 cmReference
Width
103 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
138 cmReference
Ground clearance
24 cmReference
53 cmReference
Max front axle
600 kgReference
Max rear axle
800 kgReference
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
167 cmReference
Operating weight
1179 kgReference
Front tread
96 to 132 cmReference
Rear tread
96 to 132 cmReference
Capacities
Max capacity
1399 kgReference
Diameter
18 cmReference
RPM
1575Reference
Speed
911.05 meters/minReference
Variants
M
utilityReference
MT
row-cropReference
MC
crawlerReference
MI
industrialReference
M Serial Number Location
M Serial Numbers
1947
10001Reference
1948
13734Reference
1949
25604Reference
1950
35659Reference
1951
43525Reference
1952
50580Reference
Final
55799Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1056 kgReference
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.

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