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Years in Production / 1969–1972

John Deere

2120

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 2120.

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68hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1969–1972

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

2120 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1969 - 1972

Production

Manufacturer
John Deere
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Factories
Mexico

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Open operator station. Cab optional.

Final Drives
planetary
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Pump Flow
12.4 gpm46.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
4498 lbs2040 kg

Pto

Rear Type
540

2120 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
219 ci3.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.02x4.33 inches102 x 110 mm
Power
68 hp50.7 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Rated Rpm
2500
Torque
51.3 lb-ft69.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
19.5 gal73.8 L

2120 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Speeds Description
With 18.4x30 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Hi-Lo
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Speeds Description
With 18.4x30 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed gear

16-speed two-speed power shift

2120 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
142 in360 cm
Height
96.5 in245 cm
Wheelbase
86 in218 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
86 inches218 cm
Weight
6615 lbs3000 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
15.5-38

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the 2120 frame, above the front axle.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
15.5-38

2120 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 2120 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1969 John Deere 2120 3.6 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel Tractor (72 HP) St Chads Church Ploughing Match 2026

Video by Incredible Ploughmen Classic Tractors

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John Deere 2120

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