John Deere 5020

The John Deere 5020 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 531 ci 8.7 L engine. The rated power output is 141.34 hp 105.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 14510 to 17350 pounds.

Overview

	1965 - 1972 New Generation SeriesStandard-tread tractor
1965 - 1972
New Generation Series
Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built	12,909 total
	7,103 standard
	5,806 row-crop
Original price was $15,000 in 1972

John Deere 5020 Engine
John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 5020 Transmission
8-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

John Deere 5020 Power
PTO (claimed)	140 hp 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	121.86 hp 90.9 kW
PTO (tested)	141.34 hp 105.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab optional with heat and air

Capacity
Fuel	68 gal 257.4 L
Hydraulic system	16 gal 60.6 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Capacity	16 gal 60.6 L
Valves	1 or 2
Pump flow	22 gpm 83.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
Engine RPM	1000@1900

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	104 inches 264 cm
Weight	14510 to 17350 pounds
Front tire	9.50-20
Rear tire	18.4-38 (row-crop)
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
John Deere Tractors for 68 published in 1968
Standard and 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors: 70 to 280 HP published in 1970, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	531 ci 8.7 L
Bore/Stroke	4.75x5.00 inches 121 x 127 mm
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	24 (early)
	12 (late)
Oil capacity	21 qts 19.9 L
Coolant capacity	33 qts 31.2 L
Intake valve clearance	0.018 inches 0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.028 inches 0.711 mm

Transmission

Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range

Transmission	John Deere Syncro-Range
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

John Deere 5020 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38 (row-crop)
	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (standard)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	104 inches 264 cm
Length	172.3 inches 437 cm
Width	95.8 inches 243 cm
Height (steering wheel)	82.4 inches 209 cm
Height (exhaust)	98.3 inches 249 cm
Clearance (front axle)	17.3 inches 43 cm
Front tread	64.5 to 81.5 inches 163 to 207 cm
Rear tread	60 to 120 inches 152 to 304 cm

John Deere 5020 Weight
Shipping	14510 lbs (row-crop) 6581 kg
	16180 lbs (standard) 7339 kg
Operating	17350 lbs (with 20.8-38 duals) 7869 kg
Ballasted	19630 lbs 8904 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 947: diesel 8-speed 2WD
NTTL 1025: diesel 8-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 947
Diesel 8-speed 2WD September 24 - October 1, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 947 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	133.25 hp 99.4 kW
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	122.76 hp 91.5 kW
Fuel use	7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	113.72 hp 84.8 kW
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	16197 lbs 7346 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1025
Diesel 8-speed 2WD October 1 - 16, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1025 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	141.34 hp 105.4 kW
Fuel use	9.1 gal/hour 34.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	128.51 hp 95.8 kW
Fuel use	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	121.86 hp 90.9 kW
Fuel use	9.0 gal/hour 34.1 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	14949 lbs 6780 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.