- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1975
- 16,194 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 1020 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere M 4 FL 4 or 3.164 DL-04 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 43.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
43.4 hp
32.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,938 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,571 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4–15.5 mph
John Deere 1020 specs: key facts
The John Deere 1020 was built from 1965 to 1975.
The John Deere 1020 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 32.4 kW (43.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 1020 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 1020 has a John Deere M 4 FL 4 or 3.164 DL-04 engine, a 3-cylinder diesel unit.
The John Deere 1020 weighs 2,240 kg (4,938 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 1020 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 1020 lifts 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”
How much horsepower does a 1020 have?
The only figure for the 1020 is 43.4 hp (32.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”
What engine is in a 1020?
A 1020 has a John Deere M 4 FL 4 or 3.164 DL-04, a 3-cylinder diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere M 4 FL 4 or 3.164 DL-04 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”
How much will a 1020 lift?
A 1020 lifts 3,571 lb (1,620 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”
What transmission does a 1020 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1020 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated two stage and dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on the differential transmission |
| Steering | Mechanical ZF ball recirculation steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”
How much does a 1020 weigh?
A 1020 weighs 4,938 lb (2,240 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,938 lb · 2,240 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm |
| Length | 135.0 in · 3,430 mm |
| Width | 63.0–86.6 in · 1,600–2,200 mm |
| Height | 63.6 in · 1,615 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.5 in · 521 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–81.0 in · 1,260–2,057 mm |
| Rear track | 53.1–76.8 in · 1,350–1,950 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.4 ft · 2.85 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”
What oil does a 1020 take, and how much?
A 1020 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 38.0 qt · 36.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1020?
Within 10% of its 43.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 3000 Super Dexta/dexta (Typ: 6X/6Y)43.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1975Side by side with the 1020 →
- SAME Atlanta 45 (DT)43.4 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1970Side by side with the 1020 →
- John Deere 62043.4 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the 1020 →
- Ford 3000 "V" ( Dexta )43 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1975Side by side with the 1020 →
- Güldner G 45 (S)44.1 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1969Side by side with the 1020 →
- Güldner G 45 A (S)44.1 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1969Side by side with the 1020 →
Common questions about the John Deere 1020
Is a 1020 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 1020 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 1020 have?
A 1020 has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1020”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1020 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49470 · revision 1073001. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document