John Deere 1020

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 1020 is a versatile utility tractor that was produced from 1965 to 1973. It came with either a 2.2L gasoline engine or a 2.5L diesel engine. Independent testing showed the gasoline engine produced a maximum power output of 38.82 hp at 2500 rpm, with a compression ratio of 7.5 to 1. The gasoline fuel had an octane rating of 84.5 Motor / 92.6 Research and a specific gravity of 0.7325 at 60°F. Detailed specifications for tires, ballast weights, tread widths, wheelbase, oil, filters, cooling system, and hydraulic control system have been added based on the test results.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 38.82

Transmission: Collar shift / Two-speed power shift / Power shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5940 (with operator)

Fuel Type: Gasoline / Diesel

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John Deere 1020 Tractor

John Deere 1020 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 40% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 34% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 87% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: John Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasoline / John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Gasoline / Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 135 (gasoline) / 152 (diesel)
Bore (in): 3.86 (gasoline) / 3.858 (diesel)
Stroke (in): 3.86 (gasoline) / 4.33 (diesel)
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 38.82

Transmission

Type: Collar shift / Two-speed power shift / Power shuttle
Forward Gears: 8 / 16 (Two-speed power shift model)
Reverse Gears: 4 / 8 (Two-speed power shift model)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 120.25
Width (in): 60.75
Height (in): 51.2 (hood) / 76.5 (exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb): 5940 (with operator)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Continuous, live and independent (option)
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540/1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 (2WD)
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Manual / Power (Optional)
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 1973
Hitch Type: Three Point, Category I
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2009 lbs (at ends)
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May 2 to May 14, 1966

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 38.82 HP at 2500 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 3.699 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.581 lb/hp.hr
Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 10.63 Hp.hr/gal

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Drawbar Power (5th Gear): 31.64 HP with a drawbar pull of 2178 lbs and a speed of 5.45 mph
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Power: 0.678 lb/hp.hr with a fuel efficiency of 8.99 Hp.hr/gal

Varying Power and Fuel Consumption

Power at Rated Engine Speed (Two Hours): 34.08 HP at 2583 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 2.735 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.801 lb/hp.hr

Maximum Power with Ballast

3rd Gear: 30.25 HP at 2500 rpm
5th Gear: 32.74 HP at 2499 rpm

Maximum Power without Ballast

5th Gear: 31.04 HP at 2504 rpm

NTTL.(1966).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 935 for John Deere 1020 Gasoline. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/411