- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1967–1972
- 10,344 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 2020 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4202 DL-01 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 59.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
59.3 hp
44.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”, 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
- 5,379 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,079 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4–18.6 mph
John Deere 2020 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 2020 (A) was built from 1967 to 1972.
The John Deere 2020 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 44.2 kW (59.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 2020 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 2020 (A) has a John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4202 DL-01 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.32 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 2020 (A) weighs 2,440 kg (5,379 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 2020 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2020 (A) lifts 1,850 kg (4,079 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”

How much horsepower does a 2020 (A) have?
The only figure for the 2020 (A) is 59.3 hp (44.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”
What engine is in a 2020 (A)?
A 2020 (A) has a John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4202 DL-01, a 4-cylinder 3.32 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4202 DL-01 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 202.6 ci · 3.32 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”
How much will a 2020 (A) lift?
A 2020 (A) lifts 4,079 lb (1,850 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 4,079 lb · 1,850 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”
What transmission does a 2020 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2020 (A) are below.
| Steering | John Deere spindle steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”
How much does a 2020 (A) weigh?
A 2020 (A) weighs 5,379 lb (2,440 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,379 lb · 2,440 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 85.8 in · 2,180 mm |
| Length | 140.6 in · 3,570 mm |
| Width | 72.4 in · 1,840 mm |
| Height | 87.6 in · 2,224 mmAuspuff nach oben |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 49.6–80.7 in · 1,260–2,050 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 53.1–76.8 in · 1,350–1,950 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.7 ft · 3.26 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”
What oil does a 2020 (A) take, and how much?
A 2020 (A) engine takes 6.0 qt (5.68 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.68 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 40.2 qt · 38.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2020 (A)?
Within 10% of its 59.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Güldner G 60 (S)59.3 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1969Side by side with the 2020 (A) →
- SOMECA 715 (DT)59.3 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the 2020 (A) →
- Fiat 600 (DT)59.3 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the 2020 (A) →
- Lamborghini R-360 (DT)59.1 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 2020 (A) →
- Ford 4600 (A)59.1 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1981Side by side with the 2020 (A) →
- WHITE 2-6059.1 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1980Side by side with the 2020 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 2020 (A)
Is a 2020 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 2020 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 2020 (A) have?
A 2020 (A) has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2020”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2020 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49488 · revision 1001379. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document