John Deere 5020 Row Crop Tractors
John Deere 5020
Average price
$16,500
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere 5020 is a wheeled farm tractor produced in the United States from 1965 to 1972. It is powered by an 8 L diesel engine rated at 103 kW (140 hp) and uses agricultural bias-ply tires. In this configuration, it fits general field work where drawbar power and PTO output are both important.
The model uses a John Deere Syncro-Range transmission with 8 forward / 2 reverse, a rigid mechanical 2WD front axle, and an independent rear PTO with 540 and 1000 speeds. Rated PTO power is 98 kW (133 hp), with a maximum PTO power of 103 kW (140 hp). An optional Category 3 3-point hitch and a closed-center hydraulic system support mounted implements.
Year
1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
4,376 mm
~172.3 in
2,093 mm
~82.4 in
2,433 mm
~95.8 in
6,579 kg
~14,504.2 lb
Tire or Track Type
wheels
Engine Power
140 hp
Additional specifications
Engine type
diesel
Displacement
8 cu(m)
Maximum PTO power
140 hp
Rated PTO power
133 hp
Transmission type
John Deere Syncro-Range, 8 forward / 2 reverse
Fuel tank
257 L
Hydraulic system type
closed-center hydraulic system
Hitch type
3
Rear PTO
independent
Front Axle
rigid mechanical 2WD front axle
Rear 3-Point Hitch
Optional 3-point hitch
Tire width
467 mm
Additional Options
3-point hitch; row-crop vs standard; dual rear wheels; PTO options; multiple hydraulic remotes; open station vs cab; ballast packages
Tire type
agricultural bias-ply
PTO speed
["540", "1,000"]
Tire Size
Front 9.50-20; Rear 18.4-38; Alternate rear 23.1-34
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4376 mm × 2433 mm × 2093 mm
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What is the average price of a John Deere 5020?
No confirmed market price is supplied. Check current listings and compare condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 5020?
Supplied features include a diesel engine rated at 104.4 kW (140 hp), independent rear PTO with 540 and 1000 speeds, a closed-center hydraulic system, and optional 3-point hitch. Available configurations include row-crop or standard versions, cab or open station, dual rear wheels, and hydraulic remotes.
What type of engine does the 5020 use?
The 5020 uses a diesel engine.
How much horsepower does the 5020 have?
Engine power is 104.4 kW (140 hp). Rated PTO power is 99.2 kW (133 hp), and maximum PTO power is 104.4 kW (140 hp).
What fuel does the John Deere 5020 use?
The John Deere 5020 uses diesel fuel.
What jobs is this Tractors best suited for?
The supplied data does not confirm specific jobs. Its 104.4 kW (140 hp) diesel engine, independent rear PTO, closed-center hydraulics, and optional 3-point hitch support evaluation for PTO-, hydraulic-, and hitch-equipped farm implements.
What is the expected lifespan of the 5020?
No numeric service-life estimate is supplied. Assess a used tractor through its maintenance records, engine condition, transmission operation, hydraulic performance, PTO function, tires, and the condition of the hitch and axle components.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Tractors?
Check engine starting and operation, the John Deere Syncro-Range transmission, PTO engagement and both PTO speeds, hydraulic performance, steering and the rigid mechanical 2WD front axle. Inspect tire condition and size, fuel tank condition, optional 3-point hitch, hydraulic remotes, ballast, and cab or open-station condition.
