Engine Horsepower: 32 hp
Manufactured: 1956 to 1958
John Deere 420C Summary
The John Deere 420C is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1956 to 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa, with a total of 17,882 units built. It has a tested drawbar horsepower of 23.53 hp and a tested belt horsepower of 28.76 hp. Variants include the 420W (row-crop utility), 420T (tricycle), 420C (crawler), 420U (utility), and 420S (standard).

John Deere 420C Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 420C and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Agricultural Crawler tractor
- Built in: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
- Total built: 17,882
- Original price: $2,350 in 1956
Variants
What are the different variants of the John Deere 420?
- 420W: row-crop utility
- 420T: tricycle
- 420C: crawler
- 420U: utility
- 420S: standard
John Deere 420C Engine
What are the specifications of the John Deere 420C engine?
- Engine model: John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
- Fuel tank capacity: 10.5 gal (39.7 L)
Transmissions
What types of transmissions are available for the John Deere 420C?
- 4-speed unsynchronized gear
- 5-speed unsynchronized gear
Horsepower
What is the tested horsepower of the John Deere 420C?
- Plows: 3-4
- Drawbar (tested): 23.53 hp (17.5 kW)
- Belt (tested): 28.76 hp (21.4 kW)
Mechanical
What kind of mechanical features does the John Deere 420C have?
- Drive: crawler
- Steering: mechanical disc clutches
- Brakes: mechanical band brakes
- Operator station: open
Tractor hitch
What is the rear hitch type of the John Deere 420C?
- Rear Type: I (Optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the John Deere 420C?
- Rear PTO: live
- Rear RPM: 560
Dimensions & Tracks
What are the dimensions and track specs of the John Deere 420C?
- Weight: 4140 to 4700 pounds
- Track width: 10 inches
Belt Pulley
What are the belt pulley specifications?
- Diameter: 9 inches (22 cm)
- Width: 6 inches (15 cm)
- RPM: 1270
- Speed: 3000 ft/min (914.40 meters/min)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the John Deere 420C?
- Ground: positive
- Battery volts: 6
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