SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 4020 vs Case 1270
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 4020 and the Case 1270. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
John Deere 40206340.0 kg (13977.3 lbs)
Case 12706080.0 kg (13404.1 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 4020 Agricultural Tractors | Case 1270 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 6340.0 kg (13977.3 lbs) | 6080.0 kg (13404.1 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1720.0 kg (3791.9 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift | Partial power shift |
| Length | 383.0 cm (150.8 in.) | 462.0 cm (181.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1963-1972 | 1972-1978 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | J.I. Case 451BDT |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / LPG | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 5930 cc (361.9 cu in.) | 7391 cc (451.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) | 11.10 cm (4.37 in.) |
| Stroke | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /1000, 1000 RPM | 1.000 RPM |
| Front PTO Type | Independent | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 1000 rpm | — |
| Compression Ratio | Gas: 7.5:1LPG: 9.0:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Battery | 12 V 75A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 198.0 cm (Row-crop: 77.6 in. (197.0 cm) Standard: 78.0 in.) | 294.0 cm (Cab Height: 115.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 254.0 cm (Row-crop: 97.2 in. (247.0 cm) Standard: 100.0 in.) | 264.0 cm (103.9 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 170.2 l (Diesel/gasoline: 34.0 gal (128.7 l) LPG: 45.0 gal) | 302.8 l (80.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 22.7 l (6.0 gal) | 39.7 l (10.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 64.4 l (17.0 gal) | 113.6 l (30.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 45.4 l (Syncro-Range: 10.0 gal (37.9 l) Power Shift: 12.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere Power Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 HFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.9 km/h (Forward: 20.5 MPH (33.0 km/h) Reverse: 4.9 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | III/II |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station. Cabin was available as an option. | Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.00-16 ; 7.50-18 | Ag: 10.00-16, 9.50×20, 11.00×16, 14Lx16.1 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 15.5-38 ; 18.4-34 | Ag: 18.4-38, 16.9×38, 20.8×34, 20.8×38, 24.5×32, 23.1×34 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | — |
| Total Flow | 68.1 LPM (18.0 GPM) | 181.7 LPM (28.0 GPM (106.0 LPM) 48.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 155.1 bar (2250.0 psi) | 137.9 bar (2000.0 psi) |
| Valves | 1 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 94.7 kW (127.0 HP) |
| Pump Flow | — | 75.7 LPM (20.0 GPM) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2100 RPM |
| Ground Clearance | — | 40.0 cm (15.7 in.) |
| Steering Flow | — | 30.3 LPM (8.0 GPM) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.