• 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

John Deere 2120 (A) Transmission specs

10 transmission values on record for the 2120 (A).

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.

How fast will a 2120 (A) go?

The fastest speed on record for a 2120 (A) is 12.4–15.5 mph (20–25 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — 2120 (A) Transmission
DriveAvailable in two-wheel and four-wheel drive
Forward gears8–16the article lists alternatives
Reverse gears4–8the article lists alternatives
Transmission as described8 forward/4 reverse or 16 forward/8 reverse
ClutchPedal operated, two stage and dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch
Top speed forward12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives
Top speed reverse4.9 mph · 7.84 km/hhighest reverse speed printed in the article's speed tables
SteeringMechanical ZF recirculating ball steering
Differential lockLever and pedal operated, load-shiftable differential lock
Front axleOscillating telescoping front axle, without suspension

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”

Sources and how this page was built

10 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2120”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2120 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49587 · revision 1065771. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document