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John Deere 2020

John Deere 2020 — New Generation Series · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2020 is a tractor with an approximate power rating of 54 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class. It was manufactured from 1965 to 1971. Equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, the 2020 features two-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed at 2617 kg, making it suitable for operations 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
54 hp
Max power
32.8 kW
Weight
2617 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
153 rows
Recorded power
54 hp
Recorded weight
2617 kg
Transmissions
8-speed unsynchronized
Production years
1965-1971
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMexicoReference
Original price was $5,800 in 1971Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

2020utilityReference
2020OorchardReference

Engine

John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)34.2 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 98 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
dieselReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 109 mmReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed40.2 kWReference
Max power32.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed40.3 kWReference
Max power34.2 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,500Reference
Bore and stroke3.86x4.33 inchesReference
Compression ratio16.7:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

Transmission

8-speed unsynchronizedReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
TransmissionJohn Deere collar shiftReference
TypeunsynchronizedReference
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
forward and reverse options8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)40.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Pump flow39.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Mid PTOoptionalReference
Mid PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed36.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed36.8 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel73.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase218 cmReference
Weight2617 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire15.5-38Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front9.00-10Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear18.4-16AReference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear14.9-26Reference
Ag rear16.9-26Reference
Ag rear18.4-26Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Ag rear13.9-36Reference
Ag rear14.9-36Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Gas Operating weight2617 kgReference
Ballasted weight3372 kgReference

John Deere 2020 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2020 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 2020 transmission housing.Reference

2020 Serial Numbers

1965014502Reference
1966014680Reference
1967042721Reference
1968065176Reference
1969082404Reference
1970102032Reference
1971117500Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Gas Batteries1Reference
Diesel Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH70Reference
Battery Group24TReference
Battery size60 AHReference
Battery options2 | 2Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 37 loaderReference
John Deere 47 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 936: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 938: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 8-speed 2WDMay 3 - 13, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 936 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2584 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDMay 7 - 17, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 938 fileReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull2516 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Country of manufacturerRow-Crop tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Power

Rated Power64 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM540 (1.375)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,200 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and depth controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height224 cmReference
Overall Length357.1 cmReference
Overall Width224 cmReference
Ground Clearance35.1 cmReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential4WDReference

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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