John Deere 420

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 420 is a row crop tractor that was made from 1956 to 1958. It's a small, light tractor with a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering. This tractor has a simple gear transmission with 5 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.

The 420 has a gasoline engine made by John Deere. It's a 2-cylinder engine that's cooled by liquid. The engine is small compared to many other tractors, with 113 cubic inches of displacement. It runs at 1850 RPM, which is a bit slower than average. The tractor weighs 3250 pounds, which is quite light for a tractor. It has agricultural tires on both the front and back. The 420 also has a rear hitch and can use different PTO options. Farmers can operate this tractor from an open seat without a cab.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3250 lb (1474 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere 420 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 420 is Poor. It is greater than 2% 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 420 is Poor. It is greater than 0% 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 420 is Below Average. It is greater than 12% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
113 ci (1.9 L)
Bore
4.25 in (107.9 mm)
Stroke
4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Rated RPM
1850

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual