John Deere 2120 Specs ( 1969-1972 )
Overview
The John Deere 2120 is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany, between 1969 and 1972. It features a 3.6L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 68 hp and is equipped with either an 8-speed gear or a 16-speed power shift transmission. The machine is built on an 86-inch wheelbase and provides a 4498 lb rear lift capacity via a Category II hitch.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 219 cubic inch direct injection diesel engine is rated at 68 hp at 2500 RPM and provides a claimed 60 hp at the 540 RPM rear PTO.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
This model utilizes a closed center hydraulic system with a 12.4 gpm pump flow to support a Category II rear hitch rated for 4498 lbs of lift.
Mechanical and Transmission Layout:
The tractor is configured with planetary final drives, a mechanical rear differential lock, and transmission options including an 8-speed gear or a 16-speed two-speed power shift system.
Production
| Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal (73.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 219 ci (3.6 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 68 hp (50.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Torque | 51.3 lb-ft (69.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| PTO (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
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| Transmission | Hi-Lo |
| Type | gear / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm) |
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| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4498 lbs (2040 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
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| Length | 142 inches (360 cm) |
| Weight | 6615 lbs (3000 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Weight | 6615 lbs (3000 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
2120 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the 2120 frame, above the front axle. |
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References
| Description | Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) / New 2020 and 2120 Tractors published in 1969, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4x30 rear tires. / With 18.4x30 rear tires. |
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