John Deere 5020: all source data

All 63 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Standard-tread tractor
(no label)Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built12,909 total
Total built7,103 standard
Total built5,806 row-crop
(no label)Original price was $15,000 in 1972
Engine
(no label)John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
Power
PTO (claimed)140 hp | 104.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)121.86 hp | 90.9 kW
PTO (tested)141.34 hp | 105.4 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringpower
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Cab optional with heat and air
Capacity
Fuel68 gal | 257.4 L
Hydraulic system16 gal | 60.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity16 gal | 60.6 L
Valves1 or 2
Pump flow22 gpm | 83.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Engine RPM1000@1900
Dimensions
Wheelbase104 inches | 264 cm
Weight14510 to 17350 pounds
Front tire9.50-20
Rear tire18.4-38 (row-crop)

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement531 ci | 8.7 L
Bore/Stroke4.75x5.00 inches | 121 x 127 mm
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2200
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts24 (early)
Starter volts12 (late)
Oil capacity21 qts | 19.9 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)33 qts | 31.2 L
Intake valve clearance0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.028 inches | 0.711 mm

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38 (row-crop)
Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (standard)
Dimensions
Wheelbase104 inches | 264 cm
Length172.3 inches | 437 cm
Width95.8 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 tread64.5 to 81.5 inches | 163 to 207 cm
Rear tread60 to 120 inches | 152 to 304 cm
Weight
Shipping14510 lbs (row-crop) | 6581 kg
Shipping16180 lbs (standard) | 7339 kg
Operating17350 lbs (with 20.8-38 duals) | 7869 kg
Ballasted19630 lbs | 8904 kg