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John Deere 8420 Specs ( 2002-2005 )

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Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 8.1L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry with secondary element
Bore/Stroke 4.56x5.06 inches (116 x 129 mm)
Compression 16.5:1
Coolant capacity 35.9 qts (34.0 L)
Description John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 496 ci (8.1 L)
Emissions Tier II
Fuel system electronic high-pressure common rail (HPCR)
Idle RPM 900-2300
Maximum Power (gross) 314 hp (234.1 kW)
Maximum Power (net) 300 hp (223.7 kW)
Operating RPM 1500-2200
Rated Power (gross) 284 hp (211.8 kW)
Rated Power (net) 270 hp (201.3 kW)
Rated RPM 2200
Starter volts 12
Oil capacity 28.5 qts (27.0 L)
Oil change 250 h
Drawbar (tested) 207.49 hp (154.7 kW)
Engine (gross) 284 hp (211.8 kW)
Engine (max) 314 hp (234.1 kW)
Engine (net) 270 hp (201.3 kW)
PTO (claimed) 235 hp (175.2 kW)
PTO (tested) 269.41 hp (200.9 kW)

Transmission

Clutch hydraulic wet disc
Gears 16 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 148 qts (140.1 L)
Transmission John Deere PowerShift
Transmission type 16-speed full power shift
Type full power shift

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard.
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Four-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power
Trailer brakes hydraulic OptOptional

Capacity

Front diff. 14.2 qts (13.4 L)
Front hubs 3.6 qts (3.4 L)
Fuel 160 gal (605.6 L)
Hydraulic system 37 gal (140.0 L)
ILS Front hubs 4.2 qts (4.0 L)
ILS Hydraulic system 39.6 gal (149.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 37 gal (140.0 L)
ILS Capacity 39.6 gal (149.9 L)
Pressure 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
SCV flow 30 gpm (113.6 lpm)
Total flow 33.5 gpm*With standard 45cc pump (126.8 lpm)
Type closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Valves 4 to 5

Hitch

Front Hitch IIIN OptOptional
Front lift 11000 lbs (4989 kg)
Rear lift 15180 lbs (6885 kg)
Rear Type III/IIIN

PTO

Clutch hydraulic wet discs
Engine RPM 540@1975
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries 2
Battery CCA 925
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 150
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

4WD Front tread 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm)
Front axle 4WD / Independent Link Suspension
Height (cab) 122.2 inches (310 cm)
ILS Front tread 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Length 211.9 inches (538 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle 4.331 by 118.5 inches (110 by 3009 mm) / 4.724 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
Wheelbase 118.9 inches (302 cm)
Front tire 16.9R30
Rear tire 18.4R46
Weight 21650 to 23780 pounds
Wheelbase 118.9 inches (302 cm)
Ag front 16.9R30
Ag rear 18.4R46

8420 Serial Numbers

2002 1001
2003 10001
2004 20001
2005 30001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on rear of tractor.

John Deere 8420 Weight

ILS Shipping 23,050 lbs (10455 kg)
Max Drawbar 3,900 lbs (Cat 3 extended) (1769 kg)
Operating 23,780 lbs (480/80R46 duals) (10786 kg)
Shipping 21,650 lbs (9820 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1800

Description Diesel 16-speed 4WDMay 7 - 31, 2002Link: OCED Tractor Test 1800 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 8 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test.
Fuel use 14.5 gal/hour (54.9 l/hour) / 13.7 gal/hour (51.9 l/hour) / 13.6 gal/hour (51.5 l/hour)
Max power 269.41 hp (200.9 kW) / 207.49 hp (154.7 kW)
Max pull 29,964 lbs (13591 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 235.45 hp (175.6 kW)

Speeds

Description With 18.4R46 rear tires.

Variants

8420 wheeled tractor
8420T crawler