John Deere 5020

John Deere 5020 Standard-tread tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 5020 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1972.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 5020 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 5020 Production























Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: John Deere
Type: Standard-tread tractor
Factory: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built: 12,909 total
  7,103 standard
  5,806 row-crop
Original price: $15,000 (1972)


John Deere 5020 Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 116.35 hp
86.8 kW
PTO (claimed): 133.25 hp
99.4 kW
Drawbar (tested): 121.86 hp
90.9 kW
PTO (tested): 141.34 hp
105.4 kW

John Deere 5020 Mechanical






















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: power
Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Cab optional with heat and air
Transmission: 8-speed partially synchronized

Capacity







Fuel: 68 gal
257.4 L
Hydraulic system: 16 gal
60.6 L

Hydraulics













Type: closed
Capacity: 16 gal
60.6 L
Valves: 1 or 2
Pump flow: 22 gpm
83.3 lpm

Tracktor Hitch




Rear Type: 3/2

Power Take-off (PTO)







Rear PTO: independent
Rear RPM: 1000

Title serial numbers



























1966: 12000
1967: 15550
1968: 20399
1969: 24039
1970: 26624
1971: 30003
1972: 30613
Final: 31130


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my John Deere 5020? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

John Deere 5020 Engine detail











































Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 531 ci
8.7 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.75×5.00 inches
121 x 127 mm
Compression: 16.5:1
Rated RPM: 2200
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts: 24 (early)
  12 (late)
Oil capacity: 20 qts
18.9 L
Coolant capacity: 33 qts
31.2 L
Intake valve clearance: 0.018 inches
0.457 mm
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.028 inches
0.711 mm



John Deere 5020 Transmission overview

Engine Oil












Transmission: John Deere Syncro-Range
Type: partially synchronized
Gears: 8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

John Deere 5020 Dimensions










Wheelbase: 104 inches
264 cm
Front tread: 64.5 to 81.5 inches
163 to 207 cm
Rear tread: 60 to 120 inches
152 to 304 cm
















John Deere 5020 Weight
Shipping: 14,510 lbs
6581 kg (row-crop)
  16,180 lbs
7339 kg (standard)
Operating: 17,350 lbs
7869 kg (with 20.8-38 duals)
Ballasted: 19,630 lbs
8904 kg

John Deere 5020 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 947













































Nebraska Tractor Test 947
Diesel 8-speed 2WD
September 24 – October 1, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 947 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 133.25 hp
99.4 kW
Fuel use: 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 122.76 hp
91.5 kW
Fuel use: 7.3 gal/hour
27.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 113.72 hp
84.8 kW
Fuel use: 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull: 16,197 lbs
7346 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 1025









































Nebraska Tractor Test 1025
Diesel 8-speed 2WD
October 1 – 16, 1969
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1025 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed: 141.34 hp
105.4 kW
Fuel use: 9.1 gal/hour
34.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed: 128.51 hp
95.8 kW
Fuel use: 8.0 gal/hour
30.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 121.86 hp
90.9 kW
Fuel use: 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull: 14,949 lbs
6780 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is John Deere 5020 a good tractor?

The John Deere 5020 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 5020 take?

Check out the John Deere 5020 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 5020?

The John Deere 5020 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1972

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