John Deere 420 Specifications

Production

Who manufactured this tractor and where was it built?

• Manufacturer: John Deere
• Type: Utility tractor
• Built in: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
• Total built:
  • 11,197 (420W)
  • 7,580 (420T)
  • 4,932 (420U)
  • 3,908 (420S)
  • 610 (420H)
  • 86 (420V)
• Original price: $2300 in 1958
• Configurations: Available in General-Purpose, Standard, Hi-Crop, Special, Utility, and Crawler versions with several wheel configurations

Variants

What are the different versions of the John Deere 420?

• 420W: Row-crop utility
• 420T: Tricycle
• 420C: Crawler
• 420U: Utility
• 420S: Standard
• 420I: Special utility

Engines

What engine options were available for the John Deere 420?

• Gasoline: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl
• All-fuel: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl
• LP gas: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl
• Fuel tank: 10.5 gal (39.7 L), 20 gal (75.7 L for LP gas)

Transmissions

What transmission types are available for this tractor?

• 4-speed unsynchronized gear
• 5-speed unsynchronized gear

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the John Deere 420?

• Drawbar (tested): 26.15 hp (19.5 kW)
• Belt (tested): 28.31 hp (21.1 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 420?

• Two-wheel drive
• Steering: manual (power optional)
• Open operator station

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the tractor have?

• Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the specifications for the PTO?

• Rear PTO: transmission (live PTO optional with the 5-speed transmission)
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the weight and tire specifications?

• Weight: 3250 lbs (1474 kg)
• Front tire: 5.00-15
• Rear tire: 9-24

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 420?

• Ground: positive
• Battery volts: 6