Engine Horsepower: 43 hp
Manufactured: 1965 to 1973
John Deere 1020 Summary
The John Deere 1020 was produced from 1965 to 1973 as part of the New Generation Series. It is a utility tractor manufactured in factories located in Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Mannheim, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany; and Mexico. The tractor features a John Deere 2.2L 3-cylinder gasoline engine or a John Deere 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine, with a claimed drawbar power of 33 hp and PTO power of 38.82 hp. Variants include the 1020LU (low-crop utility), 1020HU (high-crop utility), 1020RU (row-crop utility), and 1020O (orchard).

John Deere 1020 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Where and when was the John Deere 1020 produced?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Production Years: 1965 to 1973
- Series: New Generation Series
- Factory Locations: Dubuque, Iowa, USA; Mannheim, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany; Mexico
- Original Price: $4,500
Variants
What are the different variants of the John Deere 1020?
- 1020LU: low-crop utility
- 1020HU: high-crop utility
- 1020RU: row-crop utility
- 1020O: orchard
Engines
What types of engines are available in the John Deere 1020?
- John Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasoline
- John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Transmissions
What are the transmission options for the John Deere 1020?
- 8-speed collar shift
- 16-speed two-speed power shift
- 8-speed power shuttle
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 1020?
- Drawbar (claimed): 33 hp (24.6 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 38.82 hp (28.9 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 31.81 hp (23.7 kW)
- PTO (tested): 38.92 hp (29.0 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 1020?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Final drives: planetary
- Differential lock: mechanical rear (optional)
- Steering: manual; power (optional)
- Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
- Operator station: Open
Capacity
What is the fuel and hydraulic capacity of the John Deere 1020?
- Fuel: 16.5 gal (62.5 L)
- Hydraulic system: 10 gal (37.9 L)
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 1020 have?
- Type: closed center
- Capacity: 10 gal (37.9 L)
- Pump flow: 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What are the hitch specifications of the John Deere 1020?
- Rear Type: I
- Rear lift: 2010 lbs (911 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO features of the John Deere 1020?
- Rear PTO: transmission; live (two-stage clutch, optional); independent (optional)
- Rear RPM: 540; 540/1000 (optional)
- Engine RPM: 540@2100; 1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 1020?
- Wheelbase: 74.325 inches (188 cm)
- Weight: 4210 to 4870 pounds
- Front tire: 5.50-16
- Rear tire: 12.4-28
Electrical
What is the electrical system like in the John Deere 1020?
- Ground: negative
- Battery volts: 12