John Deere 5420

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5420 is a utility tractor that was made from 2002 to 2004. It's a 2-wheel drive machine with a powerful 81 hp engine. This tractor has a very high engine displacement of 276 ci, which means it can handle tough jobs easily. The engine runs at 2400 rpm, which is about average for tractors like this.

The 5420 has a 9-speed forward and 3-speed reverse transmission, giving farmers 12 gears to choose from. It has a hydrostatic power steering system, making it easy to control. The tractor is 151.5 inches long, 74.1 inches wide, and 96.8 inches tall. It weighs 4285 lb, which is about average for its size. The tractor has a ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) with a straddle-mount platform for safety. It also has wet disc brakes and an independent PTO that can run at 540 rpm.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 81 hp (60.4 kW)

Transmission: Collar shift with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 4x2 2WD

Operating Weight: 4285 lb (1944 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 5420 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 5420 is Above Average. It is greater than 73% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 5420 is Average. It is greater than 45% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 5420 is Above Average. It is greater than 82% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 5420 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
4045D
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
276 ci (4.5 L)
Bore
4.19 in (106.4 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2400
Power Output
81 hp (60.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Collar shift with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
3
Total Gears
12

Drivetrain

Drive Type
4x2 2WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc