John Deere 5420 Utility tractor Specs & Features

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John Deere 5420 Utility tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 5420 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 2002 – 2004.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 5420 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 5420 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price:	$28,000 (2004)
The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410.

John Deere 5420 Power

Engine:
Engine:	81 hp 60.4 kW
PTO (claimed):	65 hp 48.5 kW
PTO (tested):	66.49 hp 49.6 kW

John Deere 5420 Electrical

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

John Deere 5420 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.

Transmissions:

9-speed collar shift

9-speed partially synchronized

12-speed power shuttle

Capacity

Fuel:	18 gal 68.1 L (ROPS early)
	20 gal 75.7 L (ROPS late)
	27 gal 102.2 L (IOOS/cab small)
	29.5 gal 111.7 L (IOOS/cab large)
Hydraulic system:	10 gal 37.9 L
	11.5 gal 43.5 L (PowrReverser)
Front axle:	6.6 qts 6.2 L
Front hubs:	0.74 qts 0.7 L (each)
Front diff.:	5.2 qts 4.9 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	10 gal 37.9 L
	11.5 gal 43.5 L (PowrReverser)
Pressure:	2800 psi 193.1 bar
Valves:	2 to 3
Pump flow:	15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm
Steering flow:	6.6 gpm 25.0 lpm
Steering press.:	1900 psi 131.0 bar

Tracktor Hitch

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540
	540/540E
Engine RPM:	540@2400 540E@1700

John Deere 5420 Engine detail

Engine Detail
John Deere 4045D
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.19×5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Power:	81 hp 60.4 kW
Fuel use:	4.21 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Compression:	17.6:1
Rated RPM:	2400
Idle RPM:	825-2625
Operating RPM:	1600-2400
Torque:	179.2 lb-ft 243.0 Nm
Torque RPM:	1400
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	11.4 qts 10.8 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm

John Deere 5420 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	collar shift
Gears:	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	40 qts 37.9 L
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.

John Deere 5420 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	85.7 inches 217 cm (ROPS)
	85 inches 215 cm (2WD cab)
	86 inches 218 cm (4WD cab)
Length:	151.5 inches 384 cm (ROPS)
	145.5 inches 369 cm (2WD cab)
	148 inches 375 cm (4WD cab)
Width:	74.1 inches 188 cm (ROPS)
	78.4 inches 199 cm (cab)
Ground clearance:	18.8 inches 47 cm (2WD)
	17.7 inches 44 cm (4WD)

John Deere 5420 Weight
Shipping:	4,285 lbs 1943 kg (2WD straddle ROPS)
	5,323 lbs 2414 kg (4WD straddle ROPS)
	4,600 lbs 2086 kg (2WD IOOS ROPS)
	5,640 lbs 2558 kg (4WD IOOS ROPS)
	5,700 lbs 2585 kg (2WD cab)
	6,740 lbs 3057 kg (4WD cab)
Max Drawbar:	1,675 lbs 759 kg (extended)
	2,470 lbs 1120 kg (retracted)
Max front axle:	4,700 lbs 2131 kg (2WD)
	7,050 lbs 3197 kg (2WD with loader)
	4,620 lbs 2095 kg (4WD)
	6,210 lbs 2816 kg (4WD with loader)
Max rear axle:	8,360 lbs 3792 kg

John Deere 5420 Height
Steering wheel:	65.6 inches 166 cm (straddle)
	72.1 inches 183 cm (IOOS)
Hood:	53.8 inches 136 cm (2WD)
	55.5 inches 140 cm (4WD)
ROPS:	96.8 inches 245 cm
	104.6 inches 265 cm (IOOS)
	78.5 inches 199 cm (folded)
	85.6 inches 217 cm (IOOS folded)
Cab:	100.4 inches 255 cm

John Deere 5420 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1756

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

FAQ

Is John Deere 5420 a good tractor?

The John Deere 5420 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 5420 take?

Check out the John Deere 5420 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 5320

The John Deere 5420 was an agricultural tractor model made from 2002 – 2004