- 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”

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.
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.
| Make & model | John Deere M 4 FL 9 or 3.152 DL-02 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 151.9 ci · 2.49 L |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm · 26 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,745 lb · 1,245 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920”
What transmission does a 920 have?
Transmission specifications for the 920 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated hydraulic disc brake acting on differential gear reduction |
| Steering | Mechanical ZF recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 12.4–15.5 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.
| Unladen weight | 4,740 lb · 2,150 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm |
| Length | 134.8 in · 3,425 mm |
| Width | 59.1–85.0 in · 1,500–2,160 mm |
| Height | 59.6 in · 1,515 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–79.4 in · 1,260–2,018 mm |
| Rear track | 49.6–73.2 in · 1,260–1,860 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.2 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 31.7 qt · 30.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 920” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.0 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.
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL 320 Buster36.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1964Side by side with the 920 →
- Volvo T-32036.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1964Side by side with the 920 →
- Volvo T-320B36.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1964Side by side with the 920 →
- Ford 541 (also listed as 501)36.5 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1962Side by side with the 920 →
- VALMET 33D36.5 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the 920 →
- International Harvester 444 USA36.3 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 920 →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 920 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-49463 · revision 1016522. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document