• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1967–1975
  • 7,404 built

It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 920 specs: hp, weight, years

John Deere M 4 FL 9 or 3.152 DL-02 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 36.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

36.5 hp

27.2 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”, 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
4,740 lb
3-point lift
2,745 lb
Hyd. flow
6.9 gpm
Top speed
12.4–15.5 mph

John Deere 920 specs: key facts

  • The John Deere 920 was built from 1967 to 1975.

  • The John Deere 920 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 27.2 kW (36.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The John Deere 920 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The John Deere 920 has a John Deere M 4 FL 9 or 3.152 DL-02 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.49 L diesel unit.

  • The John Deere 920 weighs 2,150 kg (4,740 lb) unladen.

  • The John Deere 920 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the John Deere 920 lifts 1,245 kg (2,745 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 920 delivers 26 L/min (6.9 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”

John Deere 920 tractor
Photo: joost j. bakker, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons · Wrong photo?

How much horsepower does a 920 have?

The only figure for the 920 is 36.5 hp (27.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
36.5 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”

What engine is in a 920?

A 920 has a John Deere M 4 FL 9 or 3.152 DL-02, a 3-cylinder 2.49 L diesel engine.

Engine — 920 engine specifications
Make & modelJohn Deere M 4 FL 9 or 3.152 DL-02
Cylinders3, liquid-cooled
Displacement151.9 ci · 2.49 L
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”

How much will a 920 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 920 lifts 2,745 lb (1,245 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 920 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow6.9 gpm · 26 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Lift at ends2,745 lb · 1,245 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”

What transmission does a 920 have?

Transmission specifications for the 920 are below.

Transmission — 920 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single disc clutch
BrakesPedal operated hydraulic disc brake acting on differential gear reduction
SteeringMechanical ZF recirculating ball steering
Top speed12.4–15.5 mph · 20–25 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”

How much does a 920 weigh?

A 920 weighs 4,740 lb (2,150 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 920 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight4,740 lb · 2,150 kg
Maximum permissible mass7,055 lb · 3,200 kg
Wheelbase74.4 in · 1,890 mm
Length134.8 in · 3,425 mm
Width59.1–85.0 in · 1,500–2,160 mm
Height59.6 in · 1,515 mm
Ground clearance15.7 in · 400 mm
Front track49.6–79.4 in · 1,260–2,018 mm
Rear track49.6–73.2 in · 1,260–1,860 mm
Turning radius, braked9.2 ft · 2.80 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”

What oil does a 920 take, and how much?

A 920 engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

920 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic31.7 qt · 30.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 920?

Within 10% of its 36.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the John Deere 920

Is a 920 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The John Deere 920 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a 920 have?

A 920 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 920 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49463 · revision 1016522. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document