John Deere 3020 tractor specifications

1964 - 1972

1964 - 1972 Model year 1964-19681969-1972 New Generation SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factories:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Mexico
Total built:74,463 (Row Crop)
6,307 (Standard)
1,314 (Row-Crop Utility)
508 (High-Crop)
324 (Special Utility)
139 (Orchard)
Original price:$10,000 (1972)

Variants

Variants 500:industrial tractor

1964 - 1965

Industrial tractor

Series:

Series:	500
	500A ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	Industrial tractor

John Deere 500 Engines

John Deere 500 Engines
John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

John Deere 500 Transmission

John Deere 500 Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	power
Brakes	hydraulic wet disc
Cab	Open operator station.

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel	25 gal 94.6 L
Hydraulic system	9.5 gal (collar shift) 36.0 L
	14 gal (power shift) 53.0 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Capacity	9.5 gal (collar shift) 36.0 L
	14 gal (power shift) 53.0 L
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Valves	1 or 2
Total flow	24.5 gpm 92.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Rear RPM	540/1000
Front PTO	optional
Front RPM	1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	82 inches 208 cm
Weight	6805 to 7433 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 3020 Power

John Deere 3020 Power Drawbar (claimed):57 hp
42.5 kW
PTO (claimed):70 hp
52.2 kW (Syncro-Range)
65 hp
48.5 kW (Powershift)
Drawbar (tested):63.13 hp
47.1 kW
PTO (tested):71.26 hp
53.1 kW
power test details ...

1964 - 1972

Model year 1964-19681969-1972

New Generation Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 848

Nebraska Tractor Test 848
Diesel Powershift 2WD September 23 - October 2, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 848 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	65.28 hp 48.7 kW
Fuel use:	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	59.25 hp 44.2 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	54.77 hp 40.8 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7536 lbs 3418 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 851

Nebraska Tractor Test 851
Gasoline Powershift 2WD September 30 - October 7, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 851 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	64.14 hp 47.8 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	59.33 hp 44.2 kW
Fuel use:	5.6 gal/hour 21.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	54.60 hp 40.7 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,621 lbs 3456 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 852

Nebraska Tractor Test 852
LP gas Powershift 2WD October 2 - 11, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 852 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	64.70 hp 48.2 kW
Fuel use:	8.0 gal/hour 30.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	56.34 hp 42.0 kW
Fuel use:	6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	54.50 hp 40.6 kW
Fuel use:	7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7,725 lbs 3504 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 940

Nebraska Tractor Test 940
Diesel Syncro-Range 2WD May 17 - 25, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 940 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	71.26 hp 53.1 kW
Fuel use:	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	64.32 hp 48.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	61.47 hp 45.8 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7596 lbs 3445 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 941

Nebraska Tractor Test 941
Gasoline Syncro-Range 2WD May 31 - June 7, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 941 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	70.59 hp 52.6 kW
Fuel use:	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	64.74 hp 48.3 kW
Fuel use:	6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	61.38 hp 45.8 kW
Fuel use:	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7558 lbs 3428 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 942

Nebraska Tractor Test 942
LP gas Syncro-Range 2WD May 31 - June 8, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 942 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	70.66 hp 52.7 kW
Fuel use:	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	62.88 hp 46.9 kW
Fuel use:	6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	63.13 hp 47.1 kW
Fuel use:	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	7680 lbs 3483 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

John Deere 3020 Engines

John Deere 3020 Engines John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas Engine details ...

1964 - 1972

Model year 1964-19681969-1972

New Generation Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	227 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.25x4.00 inches 108 x 102 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	7.5:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Operating RPM:	1500-2500
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Sparkplug gap:	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap:	0.022 inches 0.559 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.028 inches 0.711 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	270 ci 4.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.25x4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Pre-heating:	ether injection
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Operating RPM:	1500-2500
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	24
Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
LP gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	227 ci 3.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.25x4.00 inches 108 x 102 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	9.0:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Operating RPM:	1500-2500
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Sparkplug gap:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm
Point gap:	0.022 inches 0.559 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.028 inches 0.711 mm

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Differential lock:rear optional
Steering:power assist
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

1964 - 1972

Model year 1964-19681969-1972

New Generation Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed partially synchronized
8-speed full power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Syncro-Range
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	32 qts 30.3 L

Speeds

Speeds
With 15.5-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Powershift
Type:	full power shift
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L

Speeds

Speeds
With 15.5-38 rear tires.

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:29 gal
109.8 L
LP-Gas Fuel:33.6 gal
127.2 L
Syncro-Range Hydraulic system:8 gal
30.3 L
Power Shift Hydraulic system:11 gal
41.6 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Syncro-Range Capacity:8 gal
30.3 L
Power Shift Capacity:11 gal
41.6 L
Pressure:2100 psi
144.8 bar
Valves:1
SCV flow:6 gpm
22.7 lpm
Total flow:14 gpm
53.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000
1000
Engine RPM:540@2100
1000@2100
Mid RPM:1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:90 inches
228 cm
Weight:7139 to 7945 pounds
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1964 - 1972

Model year 1964-19681969-1972

New Generation Series

Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 3020 Tires

John Deere 3020 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
	7.50-15
	7.50-16 (single)
	11.00-12 (single)
Ag rear:	13.6-38
	15.5-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	90 inches 228 cm
Length:	138.5 inches 351 cm
Width:	89.625 inches 227 cm
Height (steering wheel):	75.5 inches 191 cm
Height (exhaust):	87.5 inches 222 cm
Rear axle:	Bar
Rear tread:	60 to 91 inches 152 to 231 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 97 inches 152 to 246 cm (long axle)
Rear tread:	60 to 113 inches 152 to 287 cm (extra long axle)

John Deere 3020 Weight

John Deere 3020 Weight
Shipping:	7139 lbs 3238 kg (gas)
	7300 lbs 3311 kg (LP-gas)
	7342 lbs 3330 kg (diesel)
Operating:	7695 lbs 3490 kg (gas)
	7945 lbs 3603 kg (diesel)
Ballasted:	9585 lbs 4347 kg

John Deere 3020 attachments

John Deere 3020 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1964 - 1972

Model year 1964-19681969-1972

New Generation Series

Row-Crop tractor

John Deere 148 Loader

John Deere 148 Loader
Loader weight:	1350 lbs 612 kg
Height (to pin):	126 inches 320 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	102 inches 259 cm
Dump reach:	32 inches 81 cm
Dump angle:	38°
Clearance, level bucket:	121 inches 307 cm
Rollback angle:	11°
Breakout force (lift):	4700 lbs 2131 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	3100 lbs 1406 kg
Bucket capacity:	0.5 cu yd 0.4 cu m
	0.6 cu yd 0.5 cu m
	0.8 cu yd 0.6 cu m
	0.9 cu yd 0.7 cu m
Bucket width:	60 inches 152 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm
	96 inches 243 cm

John Deere 146 Loader

John Deere 48 Loader

John Deere 48 Loader
Loader weight:	1220 lbs 553 kg
Height (to pin):	126 inches 320 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	104 inches 264 cm
Dump reach:	26 inches 66 cm
Dump angle:	39°
Reach at ground:	68 inches 172 cm
Breakout force (lift):	3600 lbs 1632 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2400 lbs 1088 kg
Bucket width:	60 inches 152 cm
	72 inches 182 cm

3020 Serial Numbers

3020 Serial Numbers Location:Rear of tractor, above PTO.
photo of 3020 serial number
1964:50000
1965:68000
1966:84000
1967:97286
1968:112933
1969:123000
1970:129897
1971:150000
1972:154197

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