John Deere 3420

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 3420 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2WD drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a Syncro-Range transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the 3420 has a John Deere diesel engine with 6 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, producing 77 hp at 2500 rpm. This power output is below average compared to other tractors. The engine size is also below average at 302.7 ci. The tractor weighs 7668 lb, which is on the lighter side for its class. It has a Category II rear hitch for attaching farm tools and a closed center hydraulic system. The John Deere 3420 is 161 inches long and 88.2 inches tall to the exhaust, fitting well in most farm settings.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 77 hp (57.4 kW)

Transmission: Syncro-Range

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7668 lb (3478 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 3420 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 3420 is Below Average. It is greater than 12% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 3420 is Below Average. It is greater than 17% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 3420 is Average. It is greater than 31% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 3420 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors