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John Deere 5420

Name: John Deere 5420
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5420 — Utility tractor · 65 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5420 is a tractor with a rated output of 65 hp, placing it centrally within its class in terms of power. It was manufactured from 2001 to 2004. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through a four-wheel drive system with a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 4285 to 6740 pounds, and it is suitable for tasks covering areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

65 hp

Max power

49.6 kW

Weight

4285 to 6740 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

148 rows

Recorded power

65 hp

Recorded weight

695 kg

Transmissions

9-speed collar shift

Production years

2001-2004

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Original price$28,000 (2004)Reference

The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410.Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.Reference

Variants

5420Nnarrow chassisReference

Engine

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine60.4 kWReference

John Deere 4045DReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 127 mmReference

Power60.4 kWReference

Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference

Compression17.6:1Reference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Idle RPM825-2625Reference

Operating RPM1600-2400Reference

Torque243.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Firing order1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity10.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Oil change100 hReference

Max power49.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed48.8 kWReference

Transmission

9-speed collar shiftReference

9-speed partially synchronizedReference

12-speed power shuttleReference

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Typecollar shiftReference

Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity37.9 LReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere SyncShuttleReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere PowrReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Clutchwet discReference

Oil capacity43.5 LReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)49.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference

Hydraulic system43.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity37.9 LReference

Capacity43.5 LReference

Pressure193.1 barReference

Valves2 to 3Reference

Pump flow60.2 lpmReference

Steering flow25.0 lpmReference

Steering press.131.0 barReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1530 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/540EReference

Engine RPM540@2400Reference

Engine RPM540E@1700Reference

Capacities

Fuel68.1 LReference

Fuel75.7 LReference

Fuel102.2 LReference

Fuel111.7 LReference

Front axle6.2 LReference

Front hubs0.7 LReference

Front diff.4.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase217 cmReference

Wheelbase215 cmReference

Wheelbase218 cmReference

Weight4285 to 6740 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-30Reference

Weight695 kgReference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-30Reference

Length384 cmReference

Length369 cmReference

Length375 cmReference

Width188 cmReference

Width199 cmReference

Ground clearance47 cmReference

Ground clearance44 cmReference

Shipping1943 kgReference

Shipping2414 kgReference

Shipping2086 kgReference

Shipping2558 kgReference

Shipping2585 kgReference

Shipping3057 kgReference

Max Drawbar759 kgReference

Max Drawbar1120 kgReference

Max front axle2131 kgReference

Max front axle3197 kgReference

Max front axle2095 kgReference

Max front axle2816 kgReference

Max rear axle3792 kgReference

Steering wheel166 cmReference

Steering wheel183 cmReference

John Deere 5420 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

5420 Serial Number Location

The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

5420 Serial Numbers

2002240001Reference

2003340001Reference

2004440001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps65Reference

Battery CCA700 (early)Reference

Battery CCA950 (late)Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery Group31Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 521 loaderReference

John Deere 541 loaderReference

BackhoeReference

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height238 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth292 cmReference

Reach from pivot378 cmReference

Loading height233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation180°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force1440 kgReference

John Deere 5420 Height

Hood136 cmReference

Hood140 cmReference

ROPS245 cmReference

ROPS265 cmReference

ROPS199 cmReference

ROPS217 cmReference

Cab255 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 4WDOctober 15 - 19, 1998Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1756 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference

Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference

Speeds

With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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