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John Deere 2120

197067 HPStandard DieselT1a
A+
Excellent
Score: 95.0/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
10
2 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A+
95/100

Specifications

Engine Power67 HP
Engine (kW)49 kW
Fuel TypeStandard Diesel
CategoryT1a
Production Years1970–1970

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

10 reported
2 high4 low4 medium
Engine overheating during mowing operation
high

Engine temperature climbed very high within 20 minutes of mowing, causing tractor to shut down and fail to start. Issue persisted after flushing radiator, changing thermostat, rebuilding radiator, replacing water pump, radiator cap, and belt.

cooling
Water pump failure causing overheating
high

Tractor overheating during initial runs of the season. Thermostat replacement did not resolve the issue, indicating probable water pump failure. User reported hearing a rattle/dry noise when first starting the tractor, potentially an early indicator of water pump degradation.

cooling
Fuel lift pump leaking
low

Small leak detected on lift pump body and engine block interface. User suspects air ingress into fuel system at low idle when engine is hot may be contributing to idle issues.

fuel_system
Hand throttle lever becomes engaged during foot pedal operation
medium

When using only the foot pedal, the hand throttle lever becomes engaged and RPMs increase. User must manually push the lever up to disengage it. Issue developed after initial purchase. User has lubricated components and attempted manual reset without resolution.

engine
Inability to idle at low throttle when engine is hot
medium

After running at PTO speed for extended periods, when throttle is reduced to idle, engine will not maintain idle and requires throttle adjustment until engine cools sufficiently. Issue occurs when engine is hot.

engine
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Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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