John Deere 1420
The John Deere 1420 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 878 cc 53.6 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (net): 24 hp / 17.9 kW; Gasoline (gross): 28 hp / 20.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD.
Engine Power
Gasoline (net): 24 hp / 17.9 kW; Gasoline (gross): 28 hp / 20.9 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
14.5 gal
54.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Overview
![]() | 2001 - 2004
1400 SeriesFront-mount mower
1400 Series
Front-mount mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Front-mount mower | |
Built in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA | |
Original price | $14,889 (2003 2WD ) |
$17,309 (2003 4WD ) | |
John Deere 1420 Engine | |
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28HP Yanmar 878cc 3-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 14.5 gal
54.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 1420 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MRWD 4WD | |
Differential lock | mechanical front |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 5.1 gpm
19.3 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 49.2 inches
124 cm |
Front tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Front Mower 1420, 1435, 1445, 1545, 1565 (OMTCU21473) published in 2002 | |
1400/1500 Series Mowers published in 2002, by John Deere | |
1400 Series Mowers published in 2000, by John Deere | |
Commercial Mowing and Portable Power Equipment published in 2003, by John Deere | |
Commercial Mowing and Portable Power Equipment published in 2004, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 878 cc / 53.6 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TG72 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 878 cc
53.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.84x2.84 inches
72 x 72 mm |
Power (net) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Torque | 47.2 lb-ft
64.0 Nm |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1420 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 23x10.50-12 |
2WD Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
4WD Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-10 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 49.2 inches
124 cm |
Length | 86.7 inches
220 cm |
Width | 47.6 inches
120 cm |
Ground clearance | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" front-mount mower deck | |
72" front-mount mower deck | |
62" front-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 1420.
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 Lawn Tractors John Deere 1420 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 1420.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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