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John Deere 20C and 25C: tractors.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
20C
Rated Power (net)
16.8 hp
Weight
1,962 lb
25C
Rated Power (net)
21.9 hp
Weight
1,962 lb
20C and 25C specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
John Deere20C and 25C220C and 25C
Engine
Specification20C25C
Fuel tank4.8 gal4.8 gal
EngineYanmar 0.9L 3-cyl dieselYanmar 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Specification20C25C
Transmission8-speed mechanical shuttle8-speed mechanical shuttle
Typemechanical shuttlemechanical shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse8 forward and reverse
Power
Specification20C25C
Engine (gross)18.5 hp23.7 hp
Engine (net)16.8 hp21.9 hp
PTO (claimed)12 hp17.7 hp
Mechanical
Specification20C25C
MechanicalPower steering; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPSPower steering; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Hydraulics
Specification20C25C
Pressure2,176 psi2,176 psi
Pump flow3.7 gpm3.7 gpm
Tractor hitch
Specification20C25C
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)551 lb551 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Specification20C25C
Rear PTO Type540/1000540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Specification20C25C
Weight1,962 lb1,962 lb
Front tire6.5/80x126.5/80x12
Rear tire8.25x168.25x16
Engine Detail
Specification20C25C
Displacement52.1 cu in68.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke2.76x2.91 in / 70 x 74 mm2.99x3.23 in / 76 x 82 mm
Rated Power (net)16.8 hp21.9 hp
Rated Power (gross)18.5 hp23.7 hp
Rated RPM28002800
Torque36.7 lb-ft47.9 lb-ft
Torque RPM18001800
Starter typeelectricelectric
Engine DetailYanmar 3TNV70; diesel; 3-cylinderYanmar 3TNV76; diesel; 3-cylinder
John Deere 20C Tires
Specification20C
Ag front6.5/80x12
Ag rear8.25x16
Lawn/turf front20x8-10
Lawn/turf rear27x10.5-15
Industrial front25x5.5-14
Industrial rear15-19.5
Dimensions and weight
Specification20C25C
Length96.7 in96.7 in
Width40.6 in40.6 in
Height (ROPS)54.7 in54.7 in
Ground clearance9.8 in9.8 in
John Deere 20C Weight
Specification20C
Max capacity3,086 lb
Max front axle1,323 lb
Max rear axle1,764 lb
John Deere 25C Tires
Specification25C
Ag front6.5/80x12
Ag rear8.25x16
Lawn/turf front20x8-10
Lawn/turf rear27x10.5-15
Industrial front25x5.5-14
Industrial rear15-19.5
John Deere 25C Weight
Specification25C
Max capacity3,086 lb
Max front axle1,323 lb
Max rear axle1,764 lb
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
20C and 25C28
Ratios
Figure20C25C
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight8.611.2
PTO power as a share of engine power71%81%
Hitch lift as a share of machine weight28%28%
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.22 gpm0.17 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.29 gal0.22 gal
Reference directory classification
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20C and 25C: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums and TractorByNettractorJohn Deere and the 20C, 25C. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
20C and 25C: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
DateListing indexEquipment classNames queriedResult
2026-09-24TractorHouse (tractorhouse.com)tractor20C, 25CNo matching offers in this snapshot
Dated CPSC search
DateDatabaseNames queriedResult
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionJohn Deere; 20C, 25CNo matching recall in the stated search

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John Deere 20C and 25C: Configuration records

20C
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Fuel tank4.8 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission8-speed mechanical shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Power
Engine (gross)18.5 hp
Engine (net)16.8 hp
PTO (claimed)12 hp
Hydraulics
Pressure2,176 psi
Pump flow3.7 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)551 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Weight1,962 lb
Front tire6.5/80x12
Rear tire8.25x16
Engine Detail
Bore/Stroke2.76x2.91 in / 70 x 74 mm
Rated Power (net)16.8 hp
Rated Power (gross)18.5 hp
Rated RPM2800
Torque36.7 lb-ft
Torque RPM1800
Starter typeelectric
Tires
Ag front6.5/80x12
Ag rear8.25x16
Lawn/turf front20x8-10
Lawn/turf rear27x10.5-15
Industrial front25x5.5-14
Industrial rear15-19.5
Dimensions and weight
Length96.7 in
Width40.6 in
Height (ROPS)54.7 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Weight
Max capacity3,086 lb
Max front axle1,323 lb
Max rear axle1,764 lb
Additional specifications
EngineYanmar 0.9L 3-cyl diesel
Typemechanical shuttle
MechanicalPower steering; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Displacement52.1 cu in
Engine DetailYanmar 3TNV70; diesel; 3-cylinder

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25C
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Fuel tank4.8 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission8-speed mechanical shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Power
Engine (gross)23.7 hp
Engine (net)21.9 hp
PTO (claimed)17.7 hp
Hydraulics
Pressure2,176 psi
Pump flow3.7 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)551 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Weight1,962 lb
Front tire6.5/80x12
Rear tire8.25x16
Engine Detail
Bore/Stroke2.99x3.23 in / 76 x 82 mm
Rated Power (net)21.9 hp
Rated Power (gross)23.7 hp
Rated RPM2800
Torque47.9 lb-ft
Torque RPM1800
Starter typeelectric
Tires
Ag front6.5/80x12
Ag rear8.25x16
Lawn/turf front20x8-10
Lawn/turf rear27x10.5-15
Industrial front25x5.5-14
Industrial rear15-19.5
Dimensions and weight
Length96.7 in
Width40.6 in
Height (ROPS)54.7 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Weight
Max capacity3,086 lb
Max front axle1,323 lb
Max rear axle1,764 lb
Additional specifications
EngineYanmar 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Typemechanical shuttle
MechanicalPower steering; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Displacement68.1 cu in
Engine DetailYanmar 3TNV76; diesel; 3-cylinder

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Compare John Deere 20C, 25C
Engine
Specification20C25C
Fuel tank4.8 gal4.8 gal
EngineYanmar 0.9L 3-cyl dieselYanmar 1.1L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission and speeds
Specification20C25C
Transmission8-speed mechanical shuttle8-speed mechanical shuttle
Typemechanical shuttlemechanical shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse8 forward and reverse
Power
Specification20C25C
Engine (gross)18.5 hp23.7 hp
Engine (net)16.8 hp21.9 hp
PTO (claimed)12 hp17.7 hp
Mechanical
Specification20C25C
MechanicalPower steering; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPSPower steering; Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS
Hydraulics
Specification20C25C
Pressure2,176 psi2,176 psi
Pump flow3.7 gpm3.7 gpm
Tractor hitch
Specification20C25C
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)551 lb551 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Specification20C25C
Rear PTO Type540/1000540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Specification20C25C
Weight1,962 lb1,962 lb
Front tire6.5/80x126.5/80x12
Rear tire8.25x168.25x16
Engine Detail
Specification20C25C
Displacement52.1 cu in68.1 cu in
Bore/Stroke2.76x2.91 in / 70 x 74 mm2.99x3.23 in / 76 x 82 mm
Rated Power (net)16.8 hp21.9 hp
Rated Power (gross)18.5 hp23.7 hp
Rated RPM28002800
Torque36.7 lb-ft47.9 lb-ft
Torque RPM18001800
Starter typeelectricelectric
Engine DetailYanmar 3TNV70; diesel; 3-cylinderYanmar 3TNV76; diesel; 3-cylinder
Dimensions and weight
Specification20C25C
Length96.7 in96.7 in
Width40.6 in40.6 in
Height (ROPS)54.7 in54.7 in
Ground clearance9.8 in9.8 in

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