- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1972
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 4020 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 98.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
98.7 hp
73.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”, 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
- 8,444 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,952 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 18.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–18.6 mph
John Deere 4020 specs: key facts
The John Deere 4020 was built from 1965 to 1972.
The John Deere 4020 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 73.6 kW (98.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 4020 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 4020 weighs 3,830 kg (8,444 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 4020 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 4020 lifts 2,700 kg (5,952 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 4020 delivers 68.0 L/min (18.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”
How does the 4020 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,700 kg is low for its class — 37% below the median of 4,300 kg across the 217 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 16 across the 298 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 309 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 4020 have?
The only figure for the 4020 is 98.7 hp (73.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”
How much will a 4020 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 4020 lifts 5,952 lb (2,700 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 |
| Pressure | 2,248 psi · 155 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 5,952 lb · 2,700 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”
What transmission does a 4020 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4020 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Motor hydraulic power steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”
How much does a 4020 weigh?
A 4020 weighs 8,444 lb (3,830 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,444 lb · 3,830 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 13,228 lb · 6,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm |
| Length | 150.2 in · 3,815 mm |
| Width | 89.6 in · 2,276 mm |
| Height | 78.5 in · 1,994 mm |
| Ground clearance | 23.2 in · 590 mm |
| Front track | 55.5–61.0 in · 1,410–1,550 mm |
| Rear track | 65.7–96.1 in · 1,670–2,440 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”
What oil does a 4020 take, and how much?
A 4020 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 4020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 43.3 qt · 41.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4020?
Within 10% of its 98.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 1000 (DT)98.7 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 4020 →
- Steyr 8120 (a)98.7 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1984Side by side with the 4020 →
- Ford 740098.6 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1975Side by side with the 4020 →
- SAME Tiger SIX 10598.6 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1984Side by side with the 4020 →
- Landini 10.000 (DT)98.6 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1993Side by side with the 4020 →
- Schlüter 1050T/1050TV99 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1977Side by side with the 4020 →
Common questions about the John Deere 4020
Is a 4020 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 4020 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 4020 have?
A 4020 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 4020”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 4020 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49606 · revision 1079187. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document