Full Specifications
NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 1756 2
Description
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
CAPACITY
Fuel
18gal / 68.1L (ROPS early) 20gal / 75.7L (ROPS late) 27gal / 102.2L (IOOS/cab small) 29.5gal / 111.7L (IOOS/cab large)
Hydraulic system
10gal / 37.9L 11.5gal / 43.5L (PowrReverser)
Front axle
6.6qts / 6.2L
Front hubs
0.74qts / 0.7L (each)
Front diff.
5.2qts / 4.9L
HYDRAULICS
Type
open center
Capacity
10gal / 37.9L 11.5gal / 43.5L (Power Reverser)
Pressure
2800psi / 193.1bar
Valves
2 to 3
Pump flow
15.9gpm / 60.2lpm
Steering flow
6.6gpm / 25.0lpm
Steering press.
1900psi / 131.0bar
TRACTOR HITCH
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift (at 24
3,374lbs / 1530kg
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear RPM
540/540/540E
Engine RPM
540@2400 / 540E@1700
JOHN DEERE 5420 TIRES
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
16.9-30
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
85.7inches / 217cm (ROPS) 85inches / 215cm (2WD cab) 86inches / 218cm (4WD cab)
Length
151.5inches / 384cm (ROPS) 145.5inches / 369cm (2WD cab) 148inches / 375cm (4WD cab)
Width
74.1inches / 188cm (ROPS) 78.4inches / 199cm (cab)
Ground clearance
18.8inches / 47cm (2WD) 17.7inches / 44cm (4WD)
JOHN DEERE 5420 WEIGHT
Shipping
4,285lbs / 1943kg (2WD straddle ROPS) 5,323lbs / 2414kg (4WD straddle ROPS) 4,600lbs / 2086kg (2WD IOOS ROPS)/5,640lbs / 2558kg (4WD IOOS ROPS)/5,700lbs / 2585kg (2WD cab)/6,740lbs / 3057kg (4WD cab)
Max Drawbar
1,675lbs / 759kg (extended)2,470lbs / 1120kg (retracted)
Max front axle
4,700lbs / 2131kg (2WD) 7,050lbs / 3197kg (2WD with loader) 4,620lbs / 2095kg (4WD) 6,210lbs / 2816kg (4WD with loader)
Max rear axle
8,360lbs / 3792kg
JOHN DEERE 5420 HEIGHT
Steering wheel
65.6inches / 166cm (straddle) 72.1inches / 183cm (IOOS)
Hood
53.8inches / 136cm (2WD) 55.5inches / 140cm (4WD)
ROPS
96.8inches / 245cm 104.6inches / 265cm (IOOS) 78.5inches / 199cm (folded) 85.6inches / 217cm (IOOS folded)
Cab
100.4inches / 255cm
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
85.7inches / 217cm (ROPS) 85inches / 215cm (2WD cab) 86inches / 218cm (4WD cab)
Weight
4285 to 6740 pounds
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
16.9-30
ATTACHMENT OVERVIEW
Description
Front-end loader/Backhoe
JOHN DEERE 521 LOADER
Height (to pin)
122inches / 309cm
Clearance, dumped bucket
99.8inches / 253cm
Dump reach
20.2inches / 51cm
Dump angle
37.4°
Reach at ground
62inches / 157cm
Rollback at ground
24°
Breakout force (at pin)
3485lbs / 1580kg
Lift to full height (at pin)
2500lbs / 1134kg
Bucket width
61inches / 154cm
JOHN DEERE 541 LOADER
Height (to pin)
126inches / 320cm (NSL) 130inches / 330cm (MSL)
Clearance, dumped bucket
103.1inches / 261cm/(NSL) 100.6inches / 255cm (MSL)
Dump reach
34.6inches / 87cm (NSL) 33inches / 83cm (MSL)
Dump angle
43° / (NSL) / 86° / (MSL)
Reach at ground
70.9inches / 180cm (NSL) 83inches / 210cm (MSL)
Rollback at ground
30° / (NSL) / 43° / (MSL)
Breakout force (at pin)
3484lbs / 1580kg (NSL) 4125lbs / 1871kg (MSL)
Lift to full height (at pin)
2500lbs / 1134kg (NSL) 2800lbs / 1270kg (MSL)
Bucket width
61inches / 154cm
JOHN DEERE 49 BACKHOE
Backhoe type
John Deere 49 Backhoe
Weight
1533lbs / 695kg *Backhoe weight without bucket
Transport height
94inches / 238cm
2-Foot flat digging depth
115inches / 292cm
Reach from pivot
149inches / 378cm
Loading height
92inches / 233cm
Bucket Rotation
180
Swing Arc
180
Bucket force
4575lbs / 2075kg
Dipperstick force
3175lbs / 1440kg
5420 SERIAL NUMBERS
Location
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
The John Deere 5420 tractor is part of the company's 5000 Twenty Series. The 5420 is a Utility Tractors type, which is used mostly in Agriculture Tractors. A engine powers the 5420 tractor. This setup improves usability in the real world.