John Deere E120
The John Deere E120 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 656 cc 40.03 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW. Transmission: Tuff Torq TL200. Operating weight: 420 lbs 190 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 20 hp / 14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.4 gal
9.1 L
Transmission
Tuff Torq TL200
Operating Weight
420 lbs
190 kg
Overview
 | 2018 - 2020
E100 SeriesLawn tractor
E100 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Greeneville, Tennessee, USA | |
Original price was $1,899 in 2018 | |
John Deere E120 Engine | |
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20HP Briggs & Stratton 656cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.4 gal
9.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere E120 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Weight | 420 lbs
190 kg |
Front tire | 15x6-6 |
Rear tire | 20x8-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 9 |
Battery CCA | 300 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual E100 Series (OMUC17903) published in 2017 | |
Operator's Manual E100 Series (OMUC20527) published in 2018 | |
Operator's Manual E100 Series (OMUC23650) published in 2019 | |
Riding Lawn Tractors published in 2019, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 656 cc / 40.03 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 40N877 |
Configuration | 2-cylinder |
air gasoline | |
vertical-shaft V-Twin | |
Displacement | 656 cc
40.03 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.970x2.890 inches
75 x 73 mm |
Power (gross) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.8 qts
2.6 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Transmission
Transmission — Tuff Torq TL200
Transmission | Tuff Torq TL200 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil change | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
Hydrostatic transmission with cruise control. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere E120 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x8-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.9 inches
124 cm |
Length | 68.8 inches
174 cm |
Height | 44.5 inches
113 cm |
Shipping weight | 420 lbs
190 kg |
Front axle | Cast-iron |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Overall width | 54.9 inches
139 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Cut positions | 13 |
Photos
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere E120 based on its 20 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
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 Lawn Tractors John Deere E120.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2.3 hrs
Approximately 2.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.4 gal / 9.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1 gal/hr (3.9 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 Lawn Tractors John Deere E120 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere E120.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)20 hp
Kilowatts (kW)14.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)20.3 PS
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