- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- Not independently tested
- 1967–1975
- 14,408 built
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 1120 Full specifications
John Deere M 4 BL 4 or 3.164 DL-04 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 48.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
48.4 hp
36.1 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”, claimed
- Weight
- 5,004 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,571 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–15.5 mph
John Deere 1120 specs: key facts
The John Deere 1120 was built from 1967 to 1975.
The John Deere 1120 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.1 kW (48.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 1120 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 1120 has a John Deere M 4 BL 4 or 3.164 DL-04 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 1120 weighs 2,270 kg (5,004 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 1120 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 1120 lifts 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 1120 delivers 22.6 L/min (6.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”

How much horsepower does an 1120 have?
The only figure for the 1120 is 48.4 hp (36.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”
What engine is in an 1120?
An 1120 has a John Deere M 4 BL 4 or 3.164 DL-04, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere M 4 BL 4 or 3.164 DL-04 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.5 ci · 2.70 L |
| Max torque | 119 lb·ft · 162 N·m @ 1,354 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”
How much will an 1120 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 1120 lifts 3,571 lb (1,620 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6.0 gpm · 22.6 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,100 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" with 6 splines and 1 3/8" with 21 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”
What transmission does an 1120 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1120 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential reduction gear |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical ZF recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”
How much does an 1120 weigh?
An 1120 weighs 5,004 lb (2,270 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,004 lb · 2,270 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 2,425 lb · 1,100 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 4,740 lb · 2,150 kg |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm |
| Length | 135.0 in · 3,430 mm |
| Width | 66.1 in · 1,680 mm |
| Height | 60.6 in · 1,540 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.5 in · 521 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–80.7 in · 1,260–2,050 mm |
| Rear track | 57.1–80.0 in · 1,450–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.2 ft · 3.10 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”
Which tractors compare with an 1120?
Within 10% of its 37.4 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester Farmall 34037.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1958–1963Side by side with the 1120 →
- Landini R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A)37.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 1120 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 24037.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1985Side by side with the 1120 →
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL 400 Buster37.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1969Side by side with the 1120 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 55036.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 1120 →
- Renault N 3138.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1957–1962Side by side with the 1120 →
Everything else people ask
Is an 1120 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 1120 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 1120 have?
An 1120 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" with 6 splines and 1 3/8" with 21 splines shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 1120”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 1120 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-32318 · revision 1001373. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document