John Deere

John Deere 4020

The John Deere 4020 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1963 to 1972 as part of the New Generation Series. It was manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA and Mexico, with a total production of 184,879 units including gasoline, LP, and diesel variants. The tractor features multiple engine options including diesel, gasoline, and LP gas 6-cylinder engines. It offers 8-speed partially synchronized or full power shift transmissions. The 4020 delivers tested drawbar power of 83.79 hp and PTO power of 95.83 hp. It has a 4x2 or optional 4x4 front-wheel assist drive, mechanical rear differential lock, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional cab. Fuel capacities vary by fuel type, and the hydraulic system is closed center with specific flow and pressure ratings. The tractor hitch is category II with a rear lift capacity of 3790 lbs. PTO options include independent front and rear PTOs with 540/1000 rpm speeds. Dimensions include a row crop wheelbase of 97.5 inches, length of 151 inches, and weight ranging from 8225 to 9560 pounds depending on configuration. Electrical system changed from positive to negative ground during production with a Motorola alternator and 12V battery system. Attachments include loaders such as the 148, 158, and 48 models with detailed lift, breakout, and dimension specifications. The 4020 is part of a series including the 4010, 4000, 4230, and 4320 models.
Power101 hp[P]
Founded1963 - 1972
Model4020

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4020

Power
PTO (tested)95.83 hp (71.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)83.79 hp (62.5 kW)
Engine
EnginesJohn Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel; John Deere 5.6L 6-cyl gasoline; John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline; John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl LP gas
Height
Row crop Exhaust88.75 inches (225 cm)
Standard Exhaust88.25 inches (224 cm)
Row-crop Steering wheel77.9 inches (197 cm)
Standard Steering wheel78.25 inches (198 cm)
Weight
Shipping8436 lbs (diesel syncro) (3826 kg); 8225 lbs (gas syncro) (3730 kg); 8319 lbs (LP syncro) (3773 kg)
Ballasted13980 lbs (6341 kg) (Diesel Powershift with 18.4-34 rear tires with fluid plus front and rear cast iron weights)
Operating8645 lbs (gas syncro) (3921 kg); 8945 lbs (diesel syncro) (4057 kg); 9240 lbs (gas powershift) (4191 kg); 9560 lbs (diesel powershift) (4336 kg)
Capacity
Diesel Fuel34 gal (128.7 L)
LP-gas Fuel45 gal (170.3 L)
Gasoline Fuel34 gal (128.7 L)
Power Shift Hydraulic system12 gal (45.4 L)
Syncro-Range Hydraulic system10 gal (37.9 L)
Variants
600industrial
4020row-crop
4020Sstandard
4020HChigh-crop
Electrical
Groundpositive (1964-1969); negative (1969-1972); floating (24V)
Batteries2 (24V system); 1 (12V system)
Battery AH75
Battery volts12
Charging amps55
Charging systemMotorola alternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves1
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
SCV flow6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
Total flow18 gpm (early) (68.1 lpm)
Power Shift Capacity12 gal (45.4 L)
Syncro-Range Capacity10 gal (37.9 L)
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD; 4x4 HFWD 4WD (Front-wheel assist was optional after 1969)
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Cab optional.
Differential lockmechanical rear (Optional)
Production
SeriesNew Generation Series
CategoryRow-Crop tractor
LP built8,445 (LP)
FactoriesWaterloo, Iowa, USA; Mexico
Total built184,879 (total)
Diesel built168,311 (diesel)
Gasoline built8,123 (gas)
Original price$10,345 in 1972
Standard built17,732 (standard)
Years produced1963 - 1972
Attachments
OverviewJohn Deere 148 loader; John Deere 158 loader; John Deere 48 loader
48 Loader
Weight1220 lbs (553 kg)
Dump angle39°
Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm); 72 inches (182 cm)
Breakout force3600 lbs (1632 kg)
Reach (dumped)26 inches (66 cm)
Reach (ground)68 inches (172 cm)
Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm)
Clearance (dumped)104 inches (264 cm)
Rollback (ground line)
Lift capacity (full at pin)2400 lbs (1088 kg)
148 Loader
Weight1350 lbs (612 kg)
Rollback11°
Dump angle38°
Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm); 72 inches (182 cm); 84 inches (213 cm); 96 inches (243 cm)
Breakout force4700 lbs (2131 kg)
Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm)
Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm)
Bucket capacities0.5 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)
Clearance (level)121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped)102 inches (259 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin)3100 lbs (1406 kg)
158 Loader
Weight1771 lbs (803 kg)
Rollback12°
Dump angle37°
Boom cylinder2.75 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm); 72 inches (182 cm); 84 inches (213 cm); 96 inches (243 cm)
Breakout force5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm)
Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin)156 inches (396 cm)
Bucket capacities0.5 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)
Clearance (level)151 inches (383 cm)
Clearance (dumped)132 inches (335 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin)3800 lbs (1723 kg)
Transmission
Types8-speed partially synchronized; 8-speed full power shift
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear lift3790 lbs (1719 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width89.6 inches (227 cm)
Length151 inches (383 cm)
Rear tire15.5-38 (row crop); 18.4-34 (standard)
Front tire6.00-16 (row crop); 7.50-18 (standard)
Rear tread60 to 91 inches (152 to 231 cm); 66 to 97 inches (167 to 246 cm) (long axle); 67 to 105 inches (170 to 266 cm) (extra long axle)
Front tread48.5 to 82.25 inches (123 to 208 cm)
Long rear axle3.375 by 104 inches (85 by 2641 mm)
Regular rear axle3.375 by 91 inches (85 by 2311 mm)
Row crop Wheelbase97.5 inches (247 cm)
Standard Wheelbase100.25 inches (254 cm)
Extra long rear axle3.375 by 112 inches (85 by 2844 mm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Front PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375); 1000 (1.375)
Front PTO Type1000
Engine RPM (Rear PTO)540@1900; 1000@1900
Engine RPM (Front PTO)1000@1900