Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1020 vs John Deere 5039C

John Deere 1020 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 1020

Utility

power
38.8 hp
displacement
135 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1020 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5039C

Utility

power
39 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5039C specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1020
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5039C higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
102038.8 hp
5039C39 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1020 is in the 32nd percentile; 5039C is in the 32nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5039C higher · +44 ci (+33%)
1020135 ci
5039C179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1020 is in the 33rd percentile; 5039C is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
10203
5039C3
Median Utility Tractor4

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 5039C is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
10208
5039C8
Median Utility Tractor12

1020 is in the 23rd percentile; 5039C is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1020 (A)5039C (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model10205039C—
CategoryUtilityUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelJohn Deere 2.2L 3-cyl gasoline3029D—
Power Output38.8hp39hp▲ 5039C+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 1020+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement135ci179ci▲ 5039C+44 ci · +33%
Bore3.9in4.2in▲ 5039C+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke3.9in4.3in▲ 5039C+0.4 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
TypeCollar shiftCollar shift gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
Length120in115in▲ 1020+5 in · +4%
Width60.8in68.5in▲ 5039C+7.7 in · +13%
Height51.2inNot recorded—
Wheelbase80.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,940lb3,814lb▲ 1020+2,126 lb · +56%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
TypeContinuous, live and independent (option)Not recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
Front Tire Size6.00-166.0x16—
Rear Tire Size13.6-2812.4x28—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
Front Tread Width48inNot recorded—
Rear Tread50inNot recorded—
Front Tread Adjustment48" to 74"Not recorded—
Rear Tread Adjustment50" to 78"Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
Hitch TypeThree PointCategory II—
Hitch CategoryICategory 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,009lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
Chassis Type4x2 (2WD)4x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1020John Deere 5039CDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.8 hp)B · 32nd percentile (39 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 33rd percentile (135 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 56th percentile (5,940 lb)B · 34th percentile (3,814 lb)
A · 1020B · 5039CMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 1020Full spec pageJohn Deere 5039C