John Deere 1120
The John Deere 1120 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 164.5 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 51 hp / 38.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5557 lbs 2520 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 51 hp / 38.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.5 gal
62.5 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5557 lbs
2520 kg
Overview
![]() | 1967 - 1975
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 1120 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 1120 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Two-post fixed ROPS available. | |
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 |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Pump flow | 12.9 gpm
48.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 3570 lbs
1619 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2100 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 5557 lbs
2520 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
33 | |
55 | |
Charging volts | 14 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) | |
Operator's Manual 1020, 1120 and 1630 Tractors published by John Deere | |
1120 published in 1969, by John Deere | |
Tractor 1120 published in 1974, by John Deere | |
1120 and Major Competitors published in 1971, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 164.5 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 164.5 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches
102 x 110 mm |
Power (net) | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Power (gross) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 650-2650 |
Operating RPM | 1400-2500 |
Torque | 123 lb-ft
166.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four synchronized gear in two ranges, plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range. | |
With 12.4/11-36 rear tires. | |
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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 |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 1120 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-36 |
Ag front | 6.00-16 |
6.50-16 | |
Ag rear | 16.9/14-28 |
14.9/13-28 | |
14.9/12-30 | |
16.9/14-30 | |
12.4/11-32 | |
13.6/12-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Length | 135 inches
342 cm |
Width | 66.1 inches
167 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 90.9 inches
230 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 83.7 inches
212 cm |
Front tread | 49.6 to 80.7 inches
125 to 204 cm |
Rear tread | 53.1 to 76.7 inches
134 to 194 cm |
John Deere 1120 Weight | |
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5557 lbs
2520 kg | |
Max capacity | 7720 lbs
3501 kg |
Max front axle | 3285 lbs
1490 kg |
Max rear axle | 5510 lbs
2499 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1120.
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 1120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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