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John Deere 5420 Specs ( 2001-2004 )

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Production

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

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 17.6:1
Coolant capacity 11.4 qts (10.8 L)
Description John Deere 4045D / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Fuel use 4.21 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour)
Idle RPM 825-2625
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Operating RPM 1600-2400
Power 81 hp (60.4 kW)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter volts 12
Torque 179.2 lb-ft (243.0 Nm)
Torque RPM 1400
Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L)
Oil change 100 h
PTO (claimed) 65 hp (48.5 kW)
PTO (tested) 66.49 hp (49.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc / wet disc
Description Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range. / 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. / 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.
Gears 9 forward and 3 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse / 12 forward and reverse
Manufacturer John Deere
Oil capacity 40 qts (37.9 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L) / 46 qts (43.5 L)
Transmission John Deere SyncShuttle / John Deere PowrReverser
Type collar shift / partially synchronized / power shuttle
Transmission type 9-speed collar shift / 9-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed power shuttle
Transmission type 9-speed collar shift / 9-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed power shuttle

Mechanical

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

Capacity

Front axle 6.6 qts (6.2 L)
Front diff. 5.2 qts (4.9 L)
Front hubs 0.74 qts (each) (0.7 L)
Fuel 18 gal (ROPS early) (68.1 L)
Hydraulic system 10 gal (37.9 L)

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

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

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2400
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

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

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 18.8 inches (2WD) (47 cm)
Length 151.5 inches (ROPS) (384 cm)
Wheelbase 85.7 inches (ROPS) (217 cm)
Width 74.1 inches (ROPS) (188 cm)
Front tire 7.50-16
Rear tire 16.9-30
Weight 4285 to 6740 pounds
Wheelbase 85.7 inches (ROPS) (217 cm)
Ag front 7.50-16
Ag rear 16.9-30

5420 Serial Number Location

Description The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.

5420 Serial Numbers

2002 240001
2003 340001
2004 440001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 5420 Height

Cab 100.4 inches (255 cm)
Hood 53.8 inches (2WD) (136 cm)
ROPS 96.8 inches (245 cm)
Steering wheel 65.6 inches (straddle) (166 cm)

John Deere 5420 Weight

Max Drawbar 1,675 lbs (extended) (759 kg)
Max front axle 4,700 lbs (2WD) (2131 kg)
Max rear axle 8,360 lbs (3792 kg)
Shipping 4,285 lbs (2WD straddle ROPS) (1943 kg)

John Deere 5420 attachments

Description front-end loader / backhoe

Nebraska Tractor Test 1756

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

References

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

Speeds

Description With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Variants

5420N narrow chassis