John Deere 1020

The John Deere 1020 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 152 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 38.92 hp 29.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4210 to 4870 pounds.

Overview

	1965 - 1973 New Generation SeriesUtility tractor
1965 - 1973
New Generation Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Factories	Dubuque, Iowa, USA
	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
	Mexico
Original price	$4,500

Variants
1020LU	low-crop utility
1020HU	high-crop utility
1020RU	row-crop utility
1020O	orchard

John Deere 1020 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	33 hp 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed)	38.82 hp 28.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	31.81 hp 23.7 kW
PTO (tested)	38.92 hp 29.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear OptOptional
Steering	manual
Steering	power OptOptional
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	16.5 gal 62.5 L
Hydraulic system	10 gal 37.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	10 gal 37.9 L
Pump flow	10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift	2010 lbs 911 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live *Two-stage clutch, optional.
	independent *Optional.
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/1000 OptOptional
Engine RPM	540@2100
	1000@2100

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74.325 inches 188 cm
Weight	4210 to 4870 pounds
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474)
Operator's Manual 1020, 1120 and 1630 Tractors published by John Deere
New 1020 and 2020 Tractors published in 1965, by John Deere
1020, 1520, and 2020 Tractors published in 1968, by John Deere
Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. published in 1969, by John Deere*
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
John Deere Tractors for 68 published in 1968
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine options
John Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasoline
John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 135 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	135 ci 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke	3.86x3.86 inches 98 x 98 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
	dry paper element OptOptional
Compression	7.5:1
Rated RPM	2500
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 152 ci / 2.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	152 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.858x4.33 inches 98 x 110 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
	dry paper element OptOptional
Compression	16.7:1
Rated RPM	2500
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed collar shift
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed power shuttle

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse collar shift

Type	collar shift
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse two-speed power shift

Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse power shuttle

Type	power shuttle
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.

Dimensions

John Deere 1020 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	12.4-28
Ag front	9.00-10
	6.00-14
	7.50-15
	6.00-16
	7.50-16
Ag rear	18.4-16A
	11.2-24
	12.4-24
	14.9-24
	16.9-24
	13.6-28
	14.9-28
	12.4-36
	13.9-36

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74.325 inches 188 cm
Length	120.25 inches 305 cm
Width	60.75 inches 154 cm
Height (hood)	51.2 inches 130 cm
Height (exhaust)	76.5 inches 194 cm
Ground clearance	20.5 inches 52 cm

John Deere 1020 Weight
Gas Shipping	4210 lbs 1909 kg
Diesel Shipping	4260 lbs 1932 kg
Gas Operating	4730 lbs 2145 kg
Diesel Operating	4870 lbs 2209 kg
Ballasted	5955 lbs 2701 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 935: gasoline 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 937: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 935
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD May 2 - 14, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 935 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	38.82 hp 28.9 kW
Fuel use	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	35.61 hp 26.6 kW
Fuel use	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	31.64 hp 23.6 kW
Fuel use	3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	4,246 lbs 1925 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 937
Diesel 8-speed 2WD May 6 - 17, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 937 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	38.92 hp 29.0 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	36.02 hp 26.9 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	31.81 hp 23.7 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	4,200 lbs 1905 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Attachments

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