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 listed engine power is 141.34 hp 105.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere Syncro-Range. Operating weight: 14510 to 17350 pounds.
Engine Power
141.34 hp
105.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
68 gal
257.4 L
Transmission
John Deere Syncro-Range
Operating Weight
14510 to 17350 pounds
Overview
 | 1965 - 1972
New Generation SeriesStandard-tread tractor
New Generation Series
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 5020 Transmission | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 5020 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab optional with heat and air | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 68 gal
257.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1900 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5020 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38 (row-crop) |
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (standard) | |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 947: diesel 8-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1025: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 947 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5020 based on its 141.34 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 5020.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.3 hrs
Approximately 9.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (68 gal / 257.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.3 gal/hr (27.8 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 5020 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5020.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)141.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)105.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)143.3 PS
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