Diesel 9-speed 4WD October 15 - 19, 1998 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1756 file PTO performance
Max power
66.49hp / 49.6kW
Fuel use
4.0gal/hour / 15.1l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
65.44hp / 48.8kW
JOHN DEERE 5420 POWER
Engine
81hp / 60.4kW
PTO (claimed)
65hp / 48.5kW
PTO (tested)
66.49hp / 49.6kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
John Deere 4045D diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement
276ci / 4.5L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00inches / 106x 127mm
Power
81hp / 60.4kW
Fuel use
4.21gal/hour / 15.9l/hour
Compression
17.6:1
Rated RPM
2400
Idle RPM
825-2625
Operating RPM
1600-2400
Torque
179.2lb-ft / 243.0Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
11.4qts / 10.8L
Intake valve clearance
0.014inches / 0.356mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018inches / 0.457mm
ENGINE OIL
Oil capacity
9qts / 8.5L
Oil change
100h
JOHN DEERE 5420 ENGINE
Description
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW
Description
9-speed collar shift 9-speed partially synchronized 12-speed power shuttle
TRANSMISSION 1
Manufacturer
John Deere
Type
collar shift
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40qts / 37.9L
Description
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range
SPEEDS 1
Description
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires
TRANSMISSION 2
Transmission
John Deere SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40qts / 37.9L
Description
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges
SPEEDS 2
Description
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires
TRANSMISSION 3
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil capacity
46qts / 43.5L
Description
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges
SPEEDS 3
Description
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x2 2WD/4x4 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
The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle
2002
240001
2003
340001
2004
440001
ELECTRICAL
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
65
Battery CCA
700 (early)/950 (late)
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
31
About John Deere Tractor
The 5420 model tractor is member of John Deere's 9R line of tractors. The 5420 is a Utility Tractors type, that is used mainly in Agriculture Tractors. The 5420 tractor features a engine. This configuration is more practical in the real world.