Compare/John Deere 4066R vs John Deere 5420

John Deere 4066R vs John Deere 5420

Verdict: John Deere 4066R vs John Deere 5420

The John Deere 4066R and the John Deere 5420 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 65 hp. John Deere 4066R is the lighter machine (3,770 kg vs 4,285 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4066R is the newer design (2014 vs 2001). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

65 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Image courtesy of Jeff ZuressReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Original price

$65,850 (20265 hydro Cab)Reference

$28,000 (2004)Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

4066M

base modelReference

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4066R

deluxe modelReference

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5420N

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narrow chassisReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.1 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

48.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

high-pressure common railReference

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Compression

19.1:1Reference

17.6:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

950-2750Reference

825-2625Reference

Torque

207.5 NmReference

243.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1690Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.3 LReference

43.5 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

FourReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Cylinder liners

Cast-in-blockReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

178 NmReference

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Injection pump type

High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Aspiration

Turbocharged and charge air cooledReference

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Bore and stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

LiquidReference

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Engine

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60.4 kWReference

Power

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60.4 kWReference

Fuel use

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15.1 l/hourReference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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10.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Max power

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49.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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48.8 kWReference

Transmission

eHydroReference

John Deere PowrReverserReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch disk diameter wet clutch

129 mm\\n5.08 in.Reference

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Gear Shift Location

PRT - Left-hand sideReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

40.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

38.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

47.3 LReference

43.5 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

47.3 LReference

43.5 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

38.6 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

21.6 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1419 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1134 kgReference

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

540E@1750Reference

540E@1700Reference

PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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49.6 kWReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Cab Fuel

52.2 LReference

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Front Axle capacity

1,600.3 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

2,400.4 kgReference

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Fuel tank

Cab - 52.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

5.3 LReference

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Fuel

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111.7 LReference

Front axle

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6.2 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Front diff.

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4.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

185 cmReference

218 cmReference

Weight

650 kgReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

8.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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Length

331 cmReference

375 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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Height (cab)

247 cmReference

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4WD ROPS Weight

1710 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

2120 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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Front tread

136 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 cmReference

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Width

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199 cmReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

Shipping

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3057 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

Max front axle

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2816 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3792 kgReference

Steering wheel

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183 cmReference

John Deere 4066R attachments

4066R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75Reference

65Reference

Battery CCA

770Reference

950 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

770 CCAReference

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Alternator size

75 ampReference

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Battery Group

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31Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 485A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 485A BackhoeReference

John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height

233 cmReference

238 cmReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

292 cmReference

Reach from pivot

355 cmReference

378 cmReference

Loading height

200 cmReference

233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

170°Reference

180°Reference

Bucket force

1701 kgReference

2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1110 kgReference

1440 kgReference

General

Make & Model

Yanmar @ 4TNV86CHT-MJTReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Air cleaner

Dual element with electronic restriction indicatorReference

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Cruise control

StandardReference

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Creeper

SpeedMatch standardReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldable\\nYesReference

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Platform

FlatReference

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Power

Max Power

65 hp (2,600 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

51.9 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Multi-plate wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

65.8 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Single gearReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

23.5 L/min (42.3 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Ground Clearance

35.1 cmReference

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Turning radius

2.8 mReference

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Overall weight

1,710 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

14.4 °C\\n58 °FReference

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Cab Noise level

78 dBAReference

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Cab Front visibility

360 degreeReference

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Cab Seat equipment

Air suspension with swivelReference

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John Deere 5420 attachments

5420 Serial Number Location

5420 Serial Numbers

2002

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240001Reference

2003

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340001Reference

2004

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440001Reference

John Deere 49 Backhoe

John Deere 5420 Height

Hood

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140 cmReference

ROPS

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217 cmReference

Cab

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255 cmReference

Test results

Speeds

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.