John Deere 420C

The John Deere 420C is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 113 ci 1.9 L engine. The rated power output is 28.76 hp 21.4 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 4140 to 4700 pounds.

Overview

	1956 - 1958 Agricultural Crawler tractor
1956 - 1958
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built	17,882
Original price was $2,350 in 1956

Variants
420W	row-crop utility
420T	tricycle
420C	crawler
420U	utility
420S	standard

John Deere 420C Engine
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	10.5 gal 39.7 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 420C Power
Plows	3-4
Drawbar (tested)	23.53 hp 17.5 kW
Belt (tested)	28.76 hp 21.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Steering	mechanical disc clutches
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	560

Dimensions & Tracks
Weight	4140 to 4700 pounds
10-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	9 inches 22 cm
Width	6 inches 15 cm
RPM	1270
Speed	3000 ft/min 914.40 meters/min

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
The New 420 Crawler published in 1956, by John Deere
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
Facts about horsepower and fuel economy published in 1957, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

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	7.2:1
Rated RPM	1850
Starter volts	6
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L

John Deere 420C Engine

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 420C Tracks
Width	10 inches 25 cm
Width	12 inches 30 cm
Width	14 inches 35 cm

Dimensions
Length	102 inches 259 cm
Width	60 inches 152 cm
Height (hood)	51.875 inches 131 cm
Height (exhaust)	69 inches 175 cm
Shipping weight	4,140 lbs (4-roller) 1877 kg
	4,700 lbs (5-roller) 2131 kg
Ground clearance	14 inches 35 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 601
Gasoline 5-speed crawler October 15 - 25, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 601 file
Belt power (max)	28.76 hp 21.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	23.53 hp 17.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	4,862 lbs 2205 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.