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 listed engine power is 38.92 hp 29.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4210 to 4870 pounds.
Engine Power
38.92 hp
29.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.5 gal
62.5 L
Transmission
8 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4210 to 4870 pounds
Overview
 | 1965 - 1973
New Generation SeriesUtility tractor
New Generation Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Dubuque, Iowa, USA |
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Mexico | |
Original price | $4,500 |
Variants | |
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1020LU | low-crop utility |
1020HU | high-crop utility |
1020RU | row-crop utility |
1020O | orchard |
John Deere 1020 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Fuel | 16.5 gal
62.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Pump flow | 10.5 gpm
39.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 2010 lbs
911 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 935: gasoline 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 937: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 935 | |
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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 | |
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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
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 37 loader | |
John Deere 47 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1020 based on its 38.92 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1020.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.2 hrs
Approximately 8.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (16.5 gal / 62.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2 gal/hr (7.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 1020 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1020.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)38.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)29 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)39.5 PS
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