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     John Deere Tractors & Equipment: 1837-1959
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    John Deere 420

    John Deere 420 tractor photo
    Production years:1956 - 1958
    Previous model:John Deere 40
    Next model:John Deere 430
    Tractor type:Farm/Agricultural tractor
    Larger:John Deere 520
    Smaller:John Deere 320





    The 420 had so many possible configurations, sales literature referred to the 420 "Fleet". There was a 420 General-Purpose, Standard, Hi-Crop, Special, Utility, and even Crawler versions, each with several wheel configurations.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:John Deere
    Factory:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
    Total built:55,000
    Original price:$2300 (1958)
     

    John Deere 420 Engine:

       John Deere 2-cyl gasoline
       John Deere 2-cyl all-fuel
       John Deere 2-cyl LP gas
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:10.5 gal [39.7 L]
    20 gal [75.7 L] (LP gas)
     

    3-Point Hitch:

    Rear Type:I
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:transmission
    live (optional on 5-speed)
    Rear RPMs:540
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Wheelbase:-unknown-
    Weight:3,250 lbs [1474 kg]
    Front tire:5.00-15
    Rear tire:9-24
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    420 Serial Numbers:

    1956: 80001
    1957: 107813
    1958: 127782
     

    John Deere 420 Power:

    Engine:-unknown-
    Drawbar (claimed):20.31 hp [15.1 kW]
    Belt (claimed):24.83 hp [18.5 kW]
    Drawbar (tested):27.08 hp [20.2 kW]
    Belt (tested):29.21 hp [21.8 kW]
    power test details ...
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:-unknown-
    Brakes:-unknown-
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:-unknown-
     

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