Tractor · 2001Unverified
John Deere 5420
John Deere 5420 — Utility tractor · 65 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.