Production | |
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price | $28,000 (2004) |
The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410. |
Variants | |
5420N | narrow chassis |
John Deere 5420 Engine | |
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 5420 Transmissions | |
9-speed collar shift | |
9-speed partially synchronized | |
12-speed power shuttle | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5420 Power | |
Engine | 81 hp 60.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 65 hp 48.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 66.49 hp 49.6 kW |
Performance test details ... |
Mechanical | |
Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab. |
Photos | |
John Deere 5420 photos... |
Capacity | |
Fuel | 18 gal (ROPS early) 68.1 L |
  | 20 gal (ROPS late) 75.7 L |
  | 27 gal (IOOS/cab small) 102.2 L |
  | 29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large) 111.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal 37.9 L |
  | 11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L |
Front axle | 6.6 qts 6.2 L |
Front hubs | 0.74 qts (each) 0.7 L |
Front diff. | 5.2 qts 4.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
Type | open center |
Capacity | 10 gal 37.9 L |
  | 11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L |
Pressure | 2800 psi 193.1 bar |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Pump flow | 15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm |
Steering press. | 1900 psi 131.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,374 lbs 1530 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
  | 540/540E |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
  | 540E@1700 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase | 85.7 inches (ROPS) 217 cm |
  | 85 inches (2WD cab) 215 cm |
  | 86 inches (4WD cab) 218 cm |
Weight | 4285 to 6740 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... |
John Deere 5420 attachments | |
front-end loader | |
backhoe | |
Attachment details ... |
5420 Serial Number Location | |
The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle. |
5420 Serial Numbers | |
2002 | 240001 |
2003 | 340001 |
2004 | 440001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 65 |
Battery CCA | 700 (early) |
  | 950 (late) |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
5020 Series Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere |
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