The John Deere 5020 tractor has 148 hp engine horsepower and 173.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower148 hp
PTO horsepower173.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower125 hp
Rated RPM2,200 rpm
Operating weight17,350 lb
John Deere 5020 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
148 hp
PTO horsepower
173.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
125 hp
Rated engine RPM
2,200 rpm
Engine displacement
5.9 L
Engine cylinders
6 cylinders
Engine model
John Deere
Operating weight
17,350 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
148 hp
Average
113.7 hp
Low
20 hp
High
310 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
173.5 hp
Average
101.7 hp
Low
17 hp
High
280 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
125 hp
Average
98.4 hp
Low
17 hp
High
250 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
17,350 lb
Average
10,042.2 lb
Low
317.2 lb
High
27,180 lb
John Deere 5020 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For pulling work, the John Deere 5020’s 125 hp drawbar rating is the number to compare, not the higher 148 hp engine rating.
PTO note
The John Deere 5020 has 173.5 hp available at the PTO, placing it in the mid-size tractor PTO range rather than a heavy-implement class.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 5020’s 125 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 5020’s weight-to-power figure is about 117.2 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
With 5.9 L across 6 cylinders, the John Deere 5020 averages about 1 L per cylinder.
Torque / RPM note
Use the John Deere 5020’s 2,200 rpm rated RPM when comparing engine specs across similar tractors.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
