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John Deere 20C

The John Deere 20C is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 52.1 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 16.8 hp / 12.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 1962 lbs 889 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 16.8 hp / 12.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 18.5 hp / 13.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.8 gal 18.2 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
1962 lbs 889 kg

Overview

John Deere 20C tractor photo
2009 - 2011 Milenio C SeriesCompact Utility tractor Milenio C Series Compact Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
John Deere 20C Engine
Yanmar 0.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
4.8 gal 18.2 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 20C Transmission
8-speed mechanical shuttle
Transmission details ...
John Deere 20C Power
Engine (gross)
18.5 hp 13.8 kW
Engine (net)
16.8 hp 12.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
12 hp 8.9 kW
Mechanical
Power steering
Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.
Hydraulics
Pressure
2176 psi 150.0 bar
Pump flow
3.7 gpm 14.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
IN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
551 lbs 249 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
1962 lbs 889 kg
Front tire
6.5/80x12
Rear tire
8.25x16
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
20C references literature
20C/25C/3036E Standard Compact Utility Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere
Serie Milenio published in 2010, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 52.1 ci / 0.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 3TNV70
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
52.1 ci 0.9 L
Bore/Stroke
2.76x2.91 inches 70 x 74 mm
Rated Power (net)
16.8 hp 12.5 kW
Rated Power (gross)
18.5 hp 13.8 kW
Rated RPM
2800
Torque
36.7 lb-ft 49.8 Nm
Torque RPM
1800
Starter type
electric

Transmission

Transmission — 8 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle

Type
mechanical shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse
Four gears in two ranges with reverser.

Dimensions

John Deere 20C Tires
Ag front
6.5/80x12
Ag rear
8.25x16
250x80-16
Lawn/turf front
20x8-10
Lawn/turf rear
27x10.5-15
Industrial front
25x5.5-14
Industrial rear
15-19.5
Dimensions
Length
96.7 inches 245 cm
Width
40.6 inches 103 cm
Height (ROPS)
54.7 inches 138 cm
Ground clearance
9.8 inches 24 cm
John Deere 20C Weight
1962 lbs 889 kg
Max capacity
3086 lbs 1399 kg
Max front axle
1323 lbs 600 kg
Max rear axle
1764 lbs 800 kg

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 20C.

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 20C Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 20C.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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