John Deere 2020

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · tested

54.1 hp

Weight
5,770 lb
Engines
2 Gasoline · Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1971
$5,800

Power

Power specifications
Engineno record
PTO54.1 hp tested
Drawbar45.9 hp tested
Listed power59 hp PTO basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 2020
John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl180 ci
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl202 ci
Engine details
John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.86 in × 3.86 in
Rated speed
2,500 rpm
Compression
7.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.86 in × 4.31 in
Rated speed
2,500 rpm
Compression
16.3:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 2020
John Deere collar shiftunsynchronized8F / 4R
16-speed two-speed power shifttwo-speed power shift16F / 8R
8-speed power shuttlepower shuttle8F / 4R
Transmission notes

John Deere collar shift: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range.

16-speed two-speed power shift: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) plus reverse (R) range. Left-hand power shift lever on dash.

8-speed power shuttle: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight5,770 lb operating; Gas
Ballasted7,435 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase86 in
Lengthno record

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank19.5 gal
Hydraulic system10 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemclosed center
Pump flow10.5 gpm
Pressure2,250 psi

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540
Mid PTOoptional
Mid PTO speeds1000

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
Steeringpower assist
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Final drivesplanetary
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Tires specifications
Front7.50-16
Rear15.5-38

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Battery capacity70 Ah
Chargingalternator
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$5,800 (1971)
FactoriesDubuque, Iowa, USA; Mexico
Built byJohn Deere

Variants

  • 2020 utility
  • 2020O orchard

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the right side of the 2020 transmission housing.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1965014502
1966014680
1967042721
1968065176
1969082404
1970102032
1971117500

Literature

  • The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors Benjamin Hain
  • New 1020 and 2020 Tractors John Deere, 1965
  • 1020, 1520, and 2020 Tractors John Deere, 1968
  • Tractors 31 to 54 H.P. John Deere*, 1969
  • Tractors 1918-1976 John Deere*
  • John Deere Tractors for 68 1968
  • *Publication contains known errors.

Attachments

  • front-end loader