Head to head · Utility

John Deere 20C vs John Deere 650

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 20C

Utility

power
18.5 hp
displacement
52.1 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 20C specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 650

Utility

power
17 hp
displacement
52.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full 650 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 20C
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John DeereJohn Deere 650

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 20C higher · +1.5 hp (+9%)
20C18.5 hp
65017 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

20C is in the 7th percentile; 650 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
20C52.1 ci
65052.1 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

20C is in the 3rd percentile; 650 is in the 3rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 20C higher · +1 (+50%)
20C3
6502
Median Utility Tractor4

20C is in the 23rd percentile; 650 is in the 3rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
20C8
6508
Median Utility Tractor12

20C is in the 23rd percentile; 650 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

20C (A)650 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model20C650—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
ManufacturerYanmarYanmarSame
Model3TNV702T80UJ—
Power Output18.5hp17hp▲ 20C+1.5 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,600RPM▲ 20C+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders32▲ 20C+1 · +50%
Displacement52.1ci52.1ciSame
Bore2.8in3.2in▲ 650+0.3 in · +11%
Stroke2.9in3.4in▲ 650+0.5 in · +17%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
TypeMechanical shuttleGear shift with dry disk clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
Length96.7in108in▲ 650+11.3 in · +12%
Width40.6in42.9in▲ 650+2.3 in · +6%
Height54.7in77.2in▲ 650+22.5 in · +41%
Operating Weight1,962lb1,530lb▲ 20C+432 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
TypeNot recordedOptional Independent and Transmission Type with over-running clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
CoolantNot recorded1gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 20CJohn Deere 650Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 7th percentile (18.5 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 3rd percentile (52.1 ci)B · 3rd percentile (52.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 3rd percentile (2)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 11th percentile (1,962 lb)B · 6th percentile (1,530 lb)
A · 20CB · 650Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 20CFull spec pageJohn Deere 650