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John Deere 1420 vs John Deere 1546F
Verdict: John Deere 1420 vs John Deere 1546F
The John Deere 1420 and the John Deere 1546F are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. John Deere 1420 is the lighter machine (1,065 kg vs 2,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1546F is the newer design (1996 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
43 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
GoldiniReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference
Distributor
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John DeereReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
57.2 LReference
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Engine
32.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
32.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
10.0 LReference
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Air cleaner
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dryReference
Torque
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167.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1300Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
synchronizedReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
continuousReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/540EReference
PTO (claimed)
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32.1 kWReference
Pressure
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180.0 barReference
Pump flow
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50.0 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2150 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
191 cmReference
Weight
1065 kgReference
2224 kgReference
Front tire
5.00x15Reference
10.0/75-15.3Reference
Rear tire
13.6x24Reference
380/70R24Reference
Ag front
5.00x15Reference
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Ag rear
13.6x24Reference
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Length
339 cmReference
330 cmReference
Width
127 cmReference
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Height (hood)
132 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1065 kgReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 10.0/75-15.3. Rear: 380/70R24Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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137 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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216 cmReference
Max weight
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3299 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
28Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
70Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.


