- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1956–1958
- 22,532 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 620 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 43.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
43.4 hp
32.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”, 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
- 5,858 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 11.8 mph
John Deere 620 specs: key facts
The John Deere 620 was built from 1956 to 1958.
The John Deere 620 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 32.4 kW (43.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 620 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 620 weighs 2,657 kg (5,858 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 620 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 620 delivers 33.7 L/min (8.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”
How does the 620 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 122 N·m is low for its class — 22% below the median of 157 N·m across the 213 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 2,657 kg is high for its class — 34% above the median of 1,990 kg across the 295 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 296 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 620 have?
The only figure for the 620 is 43.4 hp (32.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”
How much will a 620 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 620 are below.
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 34,93 x 22,2 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”
What transmission does a 620 have?
Transmission specifications for the 620 are below.
| Clutch | Hand lever operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated expanding shoe designed as rear wheel brake |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Top speed | 11.8 mph · 19 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”
How much does a 620 weigh?
A 620 weighs 5,858 lb (2,657 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,858 lb · 2,657 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 80.5 in · 2,045 mmRC: 2,286 |
| Length | 135.2 in · 3,435 mmRC: 3,739 |
| Width | 86.6 in · 2,200 mm |
| Height | 66.0 in · 1,676 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mmRC: 643 |
| Front track | 48.0–68.0 in · 1,219–1,727 mmRC: 211/306; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 56.0–88.0 in · 1,422–2,235 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”
What oil does a 620 take, and how much?
A 620 engine takes 7.6 qt (7.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.6 qt · 7.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.0 qt · 24.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 620?
Within 10% of its 43.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 3000 Super Dexta/dexta (Typ: 6X/6Y)43.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1975Side by side with the 620 →
- John Deere 102043.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1975Side by side with the 620 →
- MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/643.4 hp engine, claimed · 1946–1951Side by side with the 620 →
- SAME Atlanta 45 (DT)43.4 hp engine, claimed · 1966–1970Side by side with the 620 →
- John Deere 1020 OU43.4 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 620 →
- John Deere 1020 VU43.4 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 620 →
Common questions about the John Deere 620
Is a 620 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 620 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 620 have?
A 620 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 34,93 x 22,2 mm shaft.
What serial numbers does a 620 carry?
The first 620 was serial number 6200000, built 7 June 1956. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 620”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere Modell 620 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-81859 · revision 1017447. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document