Compare/John Deere 5420 vs John Deere 6120L

John Deere 5420 vs John Deere 6120L

Verdict: John Deere 5420 vs John Deere 6120L

The John Deere 5420 and the John Deere 6120L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 65 hp. John Deere 6120L is the lighter machine (3,590 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 6120L is the newer design (2002 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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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

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

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.Reference

Original price

$28,000 (2004)Reference

$36,000 (2007)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Variants

6120

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utility chassisReference

5420N

narrow chassisReference

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6120L

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low-profile chassisReference

Engine

60.4 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

60.4 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

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Compression

17.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

825-2625Reference

845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

1000-2300Reference

Torque

243.0 NmReference

347.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.8 LReference

13.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

43.5 LReference

50.0 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

500 hReference

Max power

49.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

48.8 kWReference

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Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrReverserReference

John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Oil type

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JD Hy-GardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

49.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.5 LReference

50.0 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

43.5 LReference

50.0 LReference

Pressure

193.1 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

131.0 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1700Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

111.7 LReference

116.2 LReference

Front axle

6.2 LReference

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Front hubs

0.7 LReference

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Front diff.

4.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

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Weight

695 kgReference

3590 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

27/9.5-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

16.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

375 cmReference

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Width

199 cmReference

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Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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Shipping

3057 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1120 kgReference

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Max front axle

2816 kgReference

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Max rear axle

3792 kgReference

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Steering wheel

183 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Shipping weight

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3590 kgReference

Front tread

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139 to 173 cmReference

John Deere 5420 attachments

5420 Serial Number Location

5420 Serial Numbers

2002

240001Reference

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2003

340001Reference

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2004

440001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

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Battery CCA

950 (late)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Charging volts

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14Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

238 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

292 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

378 cmReference

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Loading height

233 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2075 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1440 kgReference

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John Deere 5420 Height

Hood

140 cmReference

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ROPS

217 cmReference

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Cab

255 cmReference

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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.