John Deere 1020 vs Oliver 1250-A

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1020

John Deere 1020

43 HP · 1965–1973

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Oliver 1250-A

Oliver 1250-A

42 HP · 1969

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1020 is more powerful than the Oliver 1250-A: 43 HP versus 42 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
  • The Oliver 1250-A is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1965 for the John Deere 1020.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1020Oliver 1250-A
Power43 HP42 HP
Production years1965–19731969
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement2.5 L2.3 L
Weight1 415 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 46 / 2
Rear lift capacity911 kg
Wheelbase188 cm
Length305 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1020 or the Oliver 1250-A?

The John Deere 1020 is more powerful than the Oliver 1250-A: 43 HP versus 42 HP (+1 HP, +2%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1020 or the Oliver 1250-A?

The Oliver 1250-A is the more recent model: production started in 1969, versus 1965 for the John Deere 1020.

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