- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1964–1972
- 195 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 3020 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 13 E four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 74.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
74.0 hp
55.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”, 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
- 7,553 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,968 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 18.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–18.6 mph
John Deere 3020 specs: key facts
The John Deere 3020 was built from 1964 to 1972.
The John Deere 3020 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 55.2 kW (74.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 3020 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 3020 has a John Deere 13 E engine, a 4-cylinder 4.43 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 3020 weighs 3,426 kg (7,553 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 3020 has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 3020 lifts 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 3020 delivers 68.0 L/min (18.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”
How does the 3020 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,800 kg is low for its class — 38% below the median of 2,900 kg across the 307 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 68 L/min is high for its class — 66% above the median of 41 L/min across the 320 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 388 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 398 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 3020 have?
The only figure for the 3020 is 74.0 hp (55.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”
What engine is in a 3020?
A 3020 has a John Deere 13 E, a 4-cylinder 4.43 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 13 E |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 270.0 ci · 4.43 L |
| Max torque | 186 lb·ft · 252 N·m @ 1,410 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”
How much will a 3020 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 3020 lifts 3,968 lb (1,800 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 18.0 gpm · 68.0 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”
What transmission does a 3020 have?
Transmission specifications for the 3020 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Motor-hydraulic power steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”
How much does a 3020 weigh?
A 3020 weighs 7,553 lb (3,426 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,553 lb · 3,426 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 11,067 lb · 5,020 kg |
| Wheelbase | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm |
| Length | 138.5 in · 3,518 mm |
| Width | 89.6 in · 2,276 mm |
| Height | 77.5 in · 1,969 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.6 in · 395 mm |
| Front track | 50.0–79.1 in · 1,270–2,010 mm |
| Rear track | 58.1–63.6 in · 1,475–1,615 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”
What oil does a 3020 take, and how much?
A 3020 engine takes 8.0 qt (7.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.0 qt · 7.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 32.8 qt · 31.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 3020?
Within 10% of its 74.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 750 (DT)74.0 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1971Side by side with the 3020 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS 18574.0 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1981Side by side with the 3020 →
- SOMECA 750 (TD)74.0 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 3020 →
- John Deere 213074.0 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1979Side by side with the 3020 →
- Renault 75174.0 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1980Side by side with the 3020 →
- Renault 751-474.0 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1980Side by side with the 3020 →
Common questions about the John Deere 3020
Is a 3020 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 3020 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 3020 have?
A 3020 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3020”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 3020 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49595 · revision 1089230. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document