David Brown 40TD vs John Deere 1020

Side-by-side specs comparison

David Brown 40TD

David Brown 40TD

43 HP · 1960–1963

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John Deere 1020

John Deere 1020

43 HP · 1965–1973

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The David Brown 40TD and the John Deere 1020 deliver the same power: 43 HP.
  • The John Deere 1020 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1960 for the David Brown 40TD.

Full specs comparison

David Brown 40TDJohn Deere 1020
Power43 HP43 HP
Production years1960–19631965–1973
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders43
Displacement2.7 L2.5 L
Drive2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 28 / 4
Rear lift capacity911 kg
Wheelbase188 cm
Length305 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the David Brown 40TD or the John Deere 1020?

The David Brown 40TD and the John Deere 1020 deliver the same power: 43 HP.

Which is more recent, the David Brown 40TD or the John Deere 1020?

The John Deere 1020 is the more recent model: production started in 1965, versus 1960 for the David Brown 40TD.

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