- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1968–1972
- 11,266 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 2120 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4219 DL-01 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 66.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
66.9 hp
49.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”, 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
- 6,365 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,497 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–15.5 mph
John Deere 2120 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 2120 (A) was built from 1968 to 1972.
The John Deere 2120 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 49.9 kW (66.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 2120 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 2120 (A) has a John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4219 DL-01 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.59 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 2120 (A) weighs 2,887 kg (6,365 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 2120 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2120 (A) lifts 2,040 kg (4,497 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 2120 (A) delivers 28.6 L/min (7.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”
How does the 2120 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 332 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 339 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 2120 (A) have?
The only figure for the 2120 (A) is 66.9 hp (49.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”
What engine is in a 2120 (A)?
A 2120 (A) has a John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4219 DL-01, a 4-cylinder 3.59 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere M 5 BL 4 or 4219 DL-01 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219.1 ci · 3.59 L |
| Max torque | 170 lb·ft · 230 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”
How much will a 2120 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 2120 (A) lifts 4,497 lb (2,040 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 7.6 gpm · 28.6 L/min |
| Lift at ends | 4,497 lb · 2,040 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,075 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”
What transmission does a 2120 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2120 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated, two stage and dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical ZF recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”
How much does a 2120 (A) weigh?
A 2120 (A) weighs 6,365 lb (2,887 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,365 lb · 2,887 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 2,734 lb · 1,240 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 85.7 in · 2,178 mm |
| Length | 141.7 in · 3,600 mm |
| Width | 76.5–92.3 in · 1,944–2,344 mm |
| Height | 63.2 in · 1,605 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.5 in · 470 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 49.6–75.6 in · 1,260–1,920 mm |
| Rear track | 57.1–78.1 in · 1,450–1,983 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.20 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”
What oil does a 2120 (A) take, and how much?
A 2120 (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 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 40.2 qt · 38.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2120 (A)?
Within 10% of its 57.0 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 275 (A)56.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1983Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- J.I. Case 74157.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- SOMECA 640 (TD)57.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-466 (A)56.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- International Harvester 74457.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1980Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
- Eicher Mammut 3422A56.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the 2120 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 2120 (A)
Is a 2120 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 2120 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 2120 (A) have?
A 2120 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2120 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49587 · revision 1065771. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document