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John Deere 1020

John Deere 1020 — New Generation Series · 39 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1020 is a compact tractor, rated at 39 horsepower. Manufactured from 1965 to 1973, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through a two-wheel drive system with a powershift transmission. The tractor weighs between 4210 and 4870 pounds. It is suited to tasks covering areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
39 hp
Max power
23.6 kW
Weight
4210 to 4870 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
132 rows
Recorded power
39 hp
Transmissions
8-speed collar shift
Production years
1965-1973
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
FactoriesMexicoReference
Original price$4,500Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

1020LUlow-crop utilityReference
1020HUhigh-crop utilityReference
1020RUrow-crop utilityReference
1020OorchardReference

Engine

John Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)24.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)23.7 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 98 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Air cleanerdry paper elementReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
dieselReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 110 mmReference
Compression16.7:1Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Power at rated engine speed28.9 kWReference
Max power23.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed29.0 kWReference
Max power23.7 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed collar shiftReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
Typecollar shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.Reference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.Reference
Typepower shuttleReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)28.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)29.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pump flow39.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift911 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2100Reference
Engine RPM1000@2100Reference
Power at rated PTO speed26.6 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed26.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel62.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase188 cmReference
Weight4210 to 4870 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag front9.00-10Reference
Ag front6.00-14Reference
Ag front7.50-15Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-16AReference
Ag rear11.2-24Reference
Ag rear12.4-24Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear12.4-36Reference
Ag rear13.9-36Reference
Length305 cmReference
Width154 cmReference
Height (hood)130 cmReference
Height (exhaust)194 cmReference
Ground clearance52 cmReference
Gas Shipping1909 kgReference
Diesel Shipping1932 kgReference
Gas Operating2145 kgReference
Diesel Operating2209 kgReference
Ballasted2701 kgReference

John Deere 1020 attachments

front-end loaderReference

1020 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 1020 transmission case.Reference

1020 Serial Numbers

196514501Reference
196614682Reference
196742715Reference
196865184Reference
196982409Reference
1970102039Reference
1971117500Reference
1972134700Reference
1973157109Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 37 loaderReference
John Deere 47 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 935: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 937: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDMay 2 - 14, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 935 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1925 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 6 - 17, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 937 fileReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull1905 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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