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John Deere 6420 Specs ( 2002-2006 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer John Deere
Original price $44,000 (2007)

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry / dry
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) / 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Coolant capacity 14.4 qts (13.6 L) / 14.4 qts (13.6 L)
Description John Deere PowerTech 4045HL070 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / John Deere PowerTech 4045HL473 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Used a Denso High-Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel injection system. Also engine model 4045HL475
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L) / 276 ci (4.5 L)
Emissions Tier I / Tier II
Exhaust valve clearance 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) / 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2
Idle RPM 875-2510 / 845-2465
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) / 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Operating RPM 1000-2300
Power 110 hp (82.0 kW) / 110 hp (82.0 kW)
Rated RPM 2300 / 2300
Starter power 4 hp (3.0 kW) / 4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts 12 / 12
Torque 273 lb-ft (370.2 Nm) / 346 lb-ft (469.2 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500 / 1500
Oil capacity 16.8 qts (15.9 L) / 16.8 qts (15.9 L)
Oil change 500 h / 500 h
Drawbar (tested) 75.4 hp (56.2 kW)
PTO (claimed) 90 hp (67.1 kW)
PTO (tested) 103.9 hp (77.5 kW)

Transmission

Clutch wet disc / wet disc / wet disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch. Optional AutoQuad offers automatic gear shifting to match load. / Continuously-variable transmission with built-in creeper and left-hand reverser lever. Speed-adjusting dial sets the maximum speed for each band. Setting maximum speed of Band 1 to less than 2 KPH (1.3 MPH) engages creeper mode. Only available on cab tractors.
Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity 55 qts (52.1 L) / 51.8 qts (49.0 L) / 52.8 qts (50.0 L) / 63.4 qts (60.0 L)
Oil type JD HyGard / JD HyGard / JD HyGard / JD Hy-Gard
Transmission John Deere SyncroPlus / John Deere PowrQuad / John Deere PowrQuad Plus / John Deere IVT
Type fully synchronized / partial power shift / partial power shift / infinitely variable transmission
Description infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift
Description infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Two-post ROPS. ConfortGard Cab optional.
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel 48.9 gal (185.1 L)
Hydraulic system 13.7 gal (51.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Pressure 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow 25 gpm (94.6 lpm)
Type closed center pressue flow compensated
Valves 4

Hitch

Rear lift 4745 lbs (2152 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2124 / 1000@2185
Front PTO optional
Front PTO Type 1000
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery AH 110
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 90
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle) 23.1 inches (2WD) (58 cm)
Front tread 58.7 to 101.7 inches (2WD) (149 to 258 cm) / 59.7 to 79.4 inches (4WD) (151 to 201 cm)
Height 98.3 inches (249 cm)
Length 162.7 inches (413 cm)
Min Width 61.8 inches (156 cm)
Rear tread 63.1 to 90.6 inches (160 to 230 cm)
Wheelbase 94.5 inches (240 cm)
Front tire 10.00-16
Rear tire 18.4-34 (2WD)
Weight 10064 to 11110 pounds
Wheelbase 94.5 inches (240 cm)
Standard tires (ag) Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34 (2WD)

6420 Serial Numbers

Location: Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's main frame.

John Deere 6420 Weight

Max capacity 17,635 lbs (7999 kg)
Max front axle 11,685 lbs (2WD) (5300 kg)
Max rear axle 14,325 lbs (6497 kg)
Operating 11,110 lbs (4WD cab) (5039 kg)
Shipping 10,064 lbs (4565 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 2007

Description Diesel AutoQuad 24-speed 4WDJanuary 2002 - February 2002, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2007 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) / 5.6 gal/hour (21.2 l/hour) / 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) / 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour)
Max power 103.9 hp (77.5 kW) / 75.4 hp (56.2 kW)
Max pull 9,915 lbs (4497 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 94.3 hp (70.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 96.0 hp (71.6 kW)

References

Description High-Crop and High-Clearance Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere

Speeds

Description With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires. / With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires. / With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires.

Variants

6420 utility chassis
6420L low-profile chassis