John Deere 5020 Specs ( 1965-1972 )
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $15,000 in 1972 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Total built | 12,909 total |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 8.7L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x5.00 inches (121 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 33 qts (31.2 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 531 ci (8.7 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.028 inches (0.711 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 24 (early) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 121.86 hp (90.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 140 hp (104.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 141.34 hp (105.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab optional with heat and air |
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| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 68 gal (257.4 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
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| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@1900 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 17.3 inches (43 cm) |
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| Front tread | 64.5 to 81.5 inches (163 to 207 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 98.3 inches (249 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 82.4 inches (209 cm) |
| Length | 172.3 inches (437 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 120 inches (152 to 304 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Width | 95.8 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.50-20 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 (row-crop) |
| Weight | 14510 to 17350 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.50-20. Rear: 18.4-38 (row-crop) |
5020 Serial Numbers
| 1966 | 12000 |
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| 1967 | 15550 |
| 1968 | 20399 |
| 1969 | 24039 |
| 1970 | 26624 |
| 1971 | 30003 |
| 1972 | 30613 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 31130 |
John Deere 5020 Weight
| Ballasted | 19630 lbs (8904 kg) |
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| Operating | 17350 lbs (with 20.8-38 duals) (7869 kg) |
| Shipping | 14510 lbs (row-crop) (6581 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1025
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDOctober 1 - 16, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1025 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 9.1 gal/hour (34.4 l/hour) / 8.0 gal/hour (30.3 l/hour) / 9.0 gal/hour (34.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 121.86 hp (90.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 14949 lbs (6780 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 141.34 hp (105.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 128.51 hp (95.8 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 947
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 24 - October 1, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 947 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour (31.0 l/hour) / 7.3 gal/hour (27.6 l/hour) / 8.2 gal/hour (31.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 113.72 hp (84.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 16197 lbs (7346 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 133.25 hp (99.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 122.76 hp (91.5 kW) |
References
| Description | The John Deere 20 Series New Generation Tractors by Benjamin Hain / Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* / John Deere Tractors for 68 published in 1968 / Standard and 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors: 70 to 280 HP published in 1970, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 947: diesel 8-speed 2WD / NTTL 1025: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
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