John Deere 9420

The John Deere 9420 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 765 ci 12.5 L engine. The rated power output is 425 hp 316.9 kW. Transmission: John Deere Powershift. Operating weight: 34870 to 37246 pounds.

Engine Power
425 hp 316.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
270 gal 1022.0 L
Transmission
John Deere Powershift
Operating Weight
34870 to 37246 pounds

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Overview

John Deere 9420 tractor photo
2002 - 2007 9020 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
2002 - 2007
9020 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Variants
9420T
crawler tractor
John Deere 9420 Engine
John Deere 12.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 9420 Power
Engine
425 hp 316.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
316 hp 235.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
345.00 hp 257.3 kW
PTO (tested)
312.25 hp 232.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic articulated
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
CommandView cab standard with air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel
270 gal 1022.0 L
Hydraulic system
27 gal 102.2 L
28 gal (with 3pt) 106.0 L
30 gal (hi-flow) 113.6 L
31 gal (hi-flow/3pt) 117.3 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure/flow compensated
Capacity
27 gal 102.2 L
28 gal (with 3pt) 106.0 L
30 gal (hi-flow) 113.6 L
31 gal (hi-flow/3pt) 117.3 L
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
4 or 5
Pump flow
30 gpm 113.6 lpm
Total flow
44 gpm 166.5 lpm
48 gpm (Powershift) 181.7 lpm
78 gpm (hi-flow) 295.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
IV/IVN
Rear lift
13,871 lbs 6291 kg
14,445 lbs (optional) 6552 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Weight
34870 to 37246 pounds
Front tire
710/70R42
Rear tire
710/70R42
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
140
Batteries
3
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 765 ci / 12.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
765 ci 12.5 L
Bore/Stroke
5.00x6.50 inches 127 x 165 mm
Power
425 hp 316.9 kW
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
2100
Operating RPM
1500-2100
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
64 qts 60.6 L
Oil capacity
44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed partial power shift
18-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere PowerSync

Transmission
John Deere PowerSync
Type
partial power shift
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity
136 qts 128.7 L
140 qts (with PTO) 132.5 L
Four ranges (A-D) and three gears (1-3) with high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting between ranges A-B, B-C, and C-D. Gear shifts are synchronized between 1-R, 1-2, and 2-3. Reverse gear does not operate in D range.
With 710/70R42 tires.
9420 PowerSync partial power shift speeds

Transmission — John Deere Powershift

Transmission
John Deere Powershift
Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Oil capacity
141.6 qts 134.0 L
145.6 qts (with PTO) 137.8 L
With 800/70R38 tires.
9420 Powershift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 9420 Tires
Ag front
710/70R42
Ag rear
710/70R42
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Length
274 inches 695 cm
289 inches (with hitch) 734 cm
Width
115.5 inches 293 cm
Clearance (front axle)
28.8 inches 73 cm
Clearance (drawbar)
17 inches 43 cm
John Deere 9420 Weight
Shipping
34,870 lbs 15817 kg
Operating
37,246 lbs (620/70R42 duals) 16894 kg
Ballasted
41,456 lbs 18804 kg
John Deere 9420 Height
Hood
97.5 inches 247 cm
Cab
137.5 inches 349 cm
Exhaust
140 inches 355 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1733
Diesel 24-speed 4WD May 2 - June 18, 1997 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1733 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
312.25 hp 232.8 kW
Fuel use
17.2 gal/hour 65.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
343.44 hp 256.1 kW
Fuel use
18.0 gal/hour 68.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
345.00 hp 257.3 kW
Fuel use
20.3 gal/hour 76.8 l/hour
Max pull
38,409 lbs 17422 kg