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John Deere 3020
John Deere 3020 — Model year 1964-19681969-1972 · 65 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The John Deere 3020 tractor features a rated power of 65 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. Produced from 1964 to 1972, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and two-wheel drive, coupled with a powershift transmission. The tractor's operating weight is listed as 7139 to 7945 pounds, and it is capable of operating on 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
65 hp
Max power
40.8 kW
Weight
7139 to 7945 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
209 rows
Recorded power
65 hp
Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
Production years
1964-1972
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USAReference
FactoriesMexicoReference
Total built74,463 (Row Crop)Reference
Total built6,307 (Standard)Reference
Total built1,314 (Row-Crop Utility)Reference
Total built508 (High-Crop)Reference
Total built324 (Special Utility)Reference
Total built139 (Orchard)Reference
Original price was $10,000 in 1972Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
500industrial tractorReference
Engine
John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Drawbar (claimed)42.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)47.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement3.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.711 mmReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
dieselReference
Displacement4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 121 mmReference
Pre-heatingether injectionReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Starter volts24Reference
Intake valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
LP gasReference
Compression9.0:1Reference
Sparkplug gap0.381 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed48.7 kWReference
Max power40.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed47.8 kWReference
Max power40.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed48.2 kWReference
Max power40.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed53.1 kWReference
Max power45.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed52.6 kWReference
Max power45.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed52.7 kWReference
Max power47.1 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders4-cylinder | 4-cylinder | 4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,500 | 1,500-2,500 RPMReference
Bore and stroke4.25x4.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio7.5:1 | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooled | liquid-cooled | liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
8-speed full power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
TransmissionJohn Deere PowershiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)52.2 kWReference
PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)53.1 kWReference
Syncro-Range Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Power Shift Hydraulic system41.6 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Syncro-Range Capacity30.3 LReference
Power Shift Capacity41.6 LReference
Pressure144.8 barReference
Valves1Reference
SCV flow22.7 lpmReference
Total flow53.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2100Reference
Engine RPM1000@2100Reference
Mid PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed44.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed44.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed42.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed48.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed48.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed46.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel109.8 LReference
LP-Gas Fuel127.2 LReference
Capacity227 ciReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight7139 to 7945 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front7.50-15Reference
Ag front7.50-16 (single)Reference
Ag front11.00-12 (single)Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length351 cmReference
Width227 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)191 cmReference
Height (exhaust)222 cmReference
Bar rear axle79 by 2311 mmReference
Bar rear axle79 by 2641 mmReference
Bar rear axle79 by 3048 mmReference
Rear tread152 to 231 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 246 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 287 cmReference
Shipping3238 kgReference
Shipping3311 kgReference
Shipping3330 kgReference
Operating3490 kgReference
Operating3603 kgReference
Ballasted4347 kgReference
John Deere 3020 attachments
front-end loaderReference
3020 Serial Number Location
Rear of tractor, above PTO.Reference
3020 Serial Numbers
196450000Reference
196568000Reference
196684000Reference
196797286Reference
1968112933Reference
1969123000Reference
1970129897Reference
1971150000Reference
1972154197Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Links
Vinson Farm: Photos and specifications on the 3020Reference
Electrical
Groundpositive (12V)Reference
Groundfloating (24V)Reference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Batteries1 (12V)Reference
Batteries2 (24V)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery options1 (12V), 2 (24V) | 1 (12V), 2 (24V)Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 148 loaderReference
John Deere 146 loaderReference
John Deere 48 loaderReference
Test results
NTTL 848: diesel Powershift 2WDReference
NTTL 851: gasoline Powershift 2WDReference
NTTL 852: LP gas Powershift 2WDReference
NTTL 940: diesel Syncro-Range 2WDReference
NTTL 941: gasoline Syncro-Range 2WDReference
NTTL 942: LP gas Syncro-Range 2WDReference
Diesel Powershift 2WDSeptember 23 - October 2, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 848 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3418 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline Powershift 2WDSeptember 30 - October 7, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 851 fileReference
Fuel use23.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use21.2 l/hourReference
Max pull3456 kgReference
LP gas Powershift 2WDOctober 2 - 11, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 852 fileReference
Fuel use30.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use24.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use29.1 l/hourReference
Max pull3504 kgReference
Diesel Syncro-Range 2WDMay 17 - 25, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 940 fileReference
Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull3445 kgReference
Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WDMay 31 - June 7, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 941 fileReference
Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use23.1 l/hourReference
Max pull3428 kgReference
LP gas Syncro-Range 2WDMay 31 - June 8, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 942 fileReference
Fuel use31.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use25.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use30.7 l/hourReference
Max pull3483 kgReference
Speeds
With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference
General
Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
PTO
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Mid PTOAvailableReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics TypeOption 1: 8 gal\\nOption 2: closed centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,100 psiReference
Remote Valves1Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height191.8 cmReference
Overall Length351.8 cmReference
Overall Width227.6 cmReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range13.6-38, 15.5-38 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range6.00-16, 7.50-15, 7.50-16 (single), 11.00-12 (single)Reference
Steering & brakes
Steering typepower assistReference
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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