John Deere 7020
The John Deere 7020 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 404 ci 6.6 L engine. The listed engine power is 146.17 hp 109.0 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 18,495 lbs 8389 kg.
Engine Power
146.17 hp
109.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
156 gal
590.5 L
Transmission
Syncro-Range Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
18,495 lbs
8389 kg
Overview
 | 1971 - 1975
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 2,586 |
Original price was $22,000 in 1975 | |
John Deere 7020 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 7020 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 127.72 hp
95.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 146.17 hp
109.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Cab standard | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 156 gal
590.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 22 gal
83.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 22 gal
83.3 L |
Valves | 2 (early) |
3 (late) | |
Pump flow | 26 gpm
98.4 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 18,495 lbs
8389 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-34S |
Rear tire | 18.4-34S |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | Motorola alternator *Early |
Delco alternator *Late | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain |
Engine
Engine Detail — 404 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 404 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements with pre-cleaner |
Compression | 15.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partially synchronized |
Transmission — Syncro-Range
Transmission | Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 88 qts
83.3 L |
Transmission — Syncro-Range Hi-Lo
Transmission | Syncro-Range Hi-Lo |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Eight-speed Deere Synchro-Range transmission with added high and low gears. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 7020 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-34S |
Ag rear | 18.4-34S |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 18,495 lbs
8389 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1063 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
April 20 - May 4, 1971
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1063 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 146.17 hp
109.0 kW |
Fuel use | 10.2 gal/hour
38.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 127.72 hp
95.2 kW |
Fuel use | 10.0 gal/hour
37.9 l/hour |
Gear 4-Lo used for power test. | |
Max pull | 18,726 lbs
8494 kg |
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 7020 based on its 146.17 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 7020.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 20.5 hrs
Approximately 20.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (156 gal / 590.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.6 gal/hr (28.8 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 7020 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7020.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)146.2 hp
Kilowatts (kW)109 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)148.2 PS
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