Compare/John Deere 60 vs John Deere 920

John Deere 60 vs John Deere 920

Verdict: John Deere 60 vs John Deere 920

The John Deere 60 and the John Deere 920 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. John Deere 920 is the lighter machine (1,973 kg vs 5,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 920 is the newer design (1967 vs 1952). 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

With 9.5/9-36 rear tires and 25 kph option.Reference

Total built

57,166Reference

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Steering

power optional (1954 on)Reference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

row-cropReference

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60S

standard-treadReference

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60O

orchardReference

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60 Hi-Crop

high-clearanceReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

24.8 kWReference

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Plows

3 (14-inch)Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.1 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

30.7 kWReference

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Displacement

5.3 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 171 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Fuel system

duplex carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

7.3:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

975Reference

2300Reference

Firing order

1-2Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

37.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

31.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Point gap

0.559 mmReference

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Belt power (max)

30.7 kWReference

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Max power

28.1 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

2-cylinder | 2-cylinder | 2-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

975 | 975 | 975Reference

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Bore and stroke

5.50x6.75 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

6:1 | 4.7:1 | 7.3:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 33 qtsReference

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Engine (gross)

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27.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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27.6 kWReference

Idle RPM

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650-2440Reference

Operating RPM

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1300-2300Reference

Transmission

John DeereReference

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Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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forward and reverse options

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

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Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

62.5 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

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Diameter

32 cmReference

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Width

220 cmReference

150 cmReference

RPM

975Reference

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Speed

996.70 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

5.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Capacity

5.7 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

64.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

33.7 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Engine RPM

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540@2100Reference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

5300 to 5800 poundsReference

1973 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

11-38Reference

9.5/9-36Reference

Ag front

9.00-10Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

11-42Reference

12.4-11-32Reference

Length

353 cmReference

342 cmReference

Height (hood)

166 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

213 cmReference

199 cmReference

Rear axle

79 mmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 223 cmReference

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Shipping

2404 kgReference

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Operating

2630 kgReference

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Ballasted

3356 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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145 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1973 kgReference

John Deere 60 attachments

60 Serial Number Location

60 Serial Numbers

1952

6000001Reference

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1953

6007694Reference

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1954

6027995Reference

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1955

6042500Reference

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1956

6057650Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery options

2 | 2Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

17.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2427 kgReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Rear Axle Type

7.9 cmReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 (1.375)Reference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

Powr-TrolReference

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Maximum operating pressure

930 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

166.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

353.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

220 cmReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

11-38, 12-38, 9-42, 11-42 inchReference

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Front Wheel tread range

6.00-16, 7.50-16, 9.00-10Reference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, power optional (1,954 on)Reference

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John Deere 920 attachments

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.