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. The rated power output is 22.73 hp 16.9 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3250 lbs 1474 kg.

Overview

	1956 - 1958 Utility tractor
1956 - 1958
Utility tractor

Production
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
420W	row-crop utility
420T	tricycle
420C	crawler
420U	utility
420S	standard
420I	special utility

John Deere 420 Power
Drawbar (tested)	26.15 hp 19.5 kW
Belt (tested)	28.31 hp 21.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power optional
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live *Live PTO optional with the 5-speed transmission.
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Weight	3250 lbs 1474 kg
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	positive
Battery volts	6

References
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
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

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
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

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 420 Tires
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
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
NTTL 599: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 600: tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 599
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
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.