John Deere 420
The John Deere 420 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 113 ci 1.9 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3250 lbs 1474 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3250 lbs
1474 kg
Overview
 | 1956 - 1958
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
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 was $2300 in 1958 | |
The 420 had so many possible configurations, sales literature referred to the 420 "Fleet". There was a 420 General-Purpose, Standard, Hi-Crop, Special, Utility, and even Crawler versions, each with several wheel configurations. | |
Variants | |
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420W | row-crop utility |
420T | tricycle |
420C | crawler |
420U | utility |
420S | standard |
420I | special utility |
John Deere 420 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 26.15 hp
19.5 kW |
Belt (tested) | 28.31 hp
21.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power optional | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live *Live PTO optional with the 5-speed transmission. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3250 lbs
1474 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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 | |
The John Deere 20 series Two Cylinder Tractors by Benjamin Hain | |
Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1956, by John Deere | |
Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1957, by John Deere | |
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere* | |
The 1957 John Deere Tractors are here! | |
Facts about horsepower and fuel economy published in 1957, by John Deere | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline | |
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl all-fuel | |
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 113 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.00 inches
108 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7:1 |
Rated RPM | 1850 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
John Deere 420 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
all-fuel | |
Displacement | 113 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.00 inches
108 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 5.15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1850 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 113 ci
1.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.00 inches
108 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1850 |
Firing order | 1-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
5-speed unsynchronized gear |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 420 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
6.00-16 | |
7.50-16 | |
7.50-10 (single) | |
Ag rear | 9-24 |
10-24 | |
11-24 | |
11-26 | |
12-26 | |
13-26 | |
12-28 | |
10-34 | |
10-38 (hi-crop) | |
11-38 (hi-crop) | |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 114.75 inches
291 cm |
Width | 55.5 inches
140 cm |
Height | 58.75 inches
149 cm |
Weight | 3250 lbs
1474 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 599: gasoline 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 600: tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 599 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 13 - 25, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 599 file | |
Belt power (max) | 28.31 hp
21.1 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 26.15 hp
19.5 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,790 lbs
1719 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 600 | |
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Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD
October 13 - 25, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 600 file | |
Belt power (max) | 22.73 hp
16.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 21.89 hp
16.3 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,734 lbs
1240 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 420.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 420 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 420.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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