John Deere 5420

The John Deere 5420 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 81 hp 60.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg.

Overview

	2001 - 2004 5000 Twenty SeriesUtility tractor
2001 - 2004
5000 Twenty Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price	$28,000 (2004)
The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410.

Variants
5420N	narrow chassis

John Deere 5420 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 5420 Power
Engine	81 hp 60.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	65 hp 48.5 kW
PTO (tested)	66.49 hp 49.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.

Capacity
Fuel	18 gal (ROPS early) 68.1 L
	20 gal (ROPS late) 75.7 L
	27 gal (IOOS/cab small) 102.2 L
	29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large) 111.7 L
Hydraulic system	10 gal 37.9 L
	11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L
Front axle	6.6 qts 6.2 L
Front hubs	0.74 qts (each) 0.7 L
Front diff.	5.2 qts 4.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	10 gal 37.9 L
	11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L
Pressure	2800 psi 193.1 bar
Valves	2 to 3
Pump flow	15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm
Steering flow	6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm
Steering press.	1900 psi 131.0 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,374 lbs 1530 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/540E
Engine RPM	540@2400
	540E@1700

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	85.7 inches (ROPS) 217 cm
	85 inches (2WD cab) 215 cm
	86 inches (4WD cab) 218 cm
Weight	4285 to 6740 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	65
Battery CCA	700 (early)
	950 (late)
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	31

References
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere
5020 Series Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere 4045D
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Power	81 hp 60.4 kW
Fuel use	4.21 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Compression	17.6:1
Rated RPM	2400
Idle RPM	825-2625
Operating RPM	1600-2400
Torque	179.2 lb-ft 243.0 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11.4 qts 10.8 L
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches 0.457 mm
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L
Oil change	100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
9-speed collar shift
9-speed partially synchronized
12-speed power shuttle

Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse collar shift

Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	collar shift
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	40 qts 37.9 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere SyncShuttle

Transmission	John Deere SyncShuttle
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	40 qts 37.9 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser

Transmission	John Deere PowrReverser
Type	power shuttle
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Clutch	wet disc
Oil capacity	46 qts 43.5 L
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 5420 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	85.7 inches (ROPS) 217 cm
	85 inches (2WD cab) 215 cm
	86 inches (4WD cab) 218 cm
Length	151.5 inches (ROPS) 384 cm
	145.5 inches (2WD cab) 369 cm
	148 inches (4WD cab) 375 cm
Width	74.1 inches (ROPS) 188 cm
	78.4 inches (cab) 199 cm
Ground clearance	18.8 inches (2WD) 47 cm
	17.7 inches (4WD) 44 cm

John Deere 5420 Weight
Shipping	4,285 lbs (2WD straddle ROPS) 1943 kg
	5,323 lbs (4WD straddle ROPS) 2414 kg
	4,600 lbs (2WD IOOS ROPS) 2086 kg
	5,640 lbs (4WD IOOS ROPS) 2558 kg
	5,700 lbs (2WD cab) 2585 kg
	6,740 lbs (4WD cab) 3057 kg
Max Drawbar	1,675 lbs (extended) 759 kg
	2,470 lbs (retracted) 1120 kg
Max front axle	4,700 lbs (2WD) 2131 kg
	7,050 lbs (2WD with loader) 3197 kg
	4,620 lbs (4WD) 2095 kg
	6,210 lbs (4WD with loader) 2816 kg
Max rear axle	8,360 lbs 3792 kg

John Deere 5420 Height
Steering wheel	65.6 inches (straddle) 166 cm
	72.1 inches (IOOS) 183 cm
Hood	53.8 inches (2WD) 136 cm
	55.5 inches (4WD) 140 cm
ROPS	96.8 inches 245 cm
	104.6 inches (IOOS) 265 cm
	78.5 inches (folded) 199 cm
	85.6 inches (IOOS folded) 217 cm
Cab	100.4 inches 255 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1756
Diesel 9-speed 4WD October 15 - 19, 1998 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1756 file
PTO performance
Max power	66.49 hp 49.6 kW
Fuel use	4.1 gal/hour 15.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	65.44 hp 48.8 kW
Fuel use	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour

Attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere 521 loader
John Deere 541 loader
Backhoe

John Deere 49 Backhoe
Backhoe type	John Deere 49 Backhoe
Weight	1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg
Transport height	94 inches 238 cm
2-Foot flat digging depth	115 inches 292 cm
Reach from pivot	149 inches 378 cm
Loading height	92 inches 233 cm
Bucket Rotation	180°
Swing Arc	180°
Bucket force	4575 lbs 2075 kg
Dipperstick force	3175 lbs 1440 kg