John Deere 5420 Specs ( 2001-2004 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA / The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410. |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $28,000 (2004) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Front axle | 6.6 qts (6.2 L) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 700 (early) |
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| Battery Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 18.8 inches (2WD) (47 cm) |
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| 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. |
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5420 Serial Numbers
| 2002 | 240001 |
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| 2003 | 340001 |
| 2004 | 440001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 5420 Height
| Cab | 100.4 inches (255 cm) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1756
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 4WDOctober 15 - 19, 1998Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1756 file / PTO performance |
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| 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 5420N | narrow chassis |
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