John Deere 5420


John Deere 5420 tractor photo
2001 - 2004
5000 Twenty Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
5320
5420
5520
64.0hp
81.0hp
89.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price$28,000 (2004)
The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410.
Variants
5420Nnarrow chassis
John Deere 5420 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5420 Transmissions
9-speed collar shift
9-speed partially synchronized
12-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5420 Power
Engine81 hp
60.4 kW
PTO (claimed)65 hp
48.5 kW
PTO (tested)66.49 hp
49.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.
Capacity
Fuel18 gal (ROPS early)
68.1 L
 20 gal (ROPS late)
75.7 L
 27 gal (IOOS/cab small)
102.2 L
 29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large)
111.7 L
Hydraulic system10 gal
37.9 L
 11.5 gal (PowrReverser)
43.5 L
Front axle6.6 qts
6.2 L
Front hubs0.74 qts (each)
0.7 L
Front diff.5.2 qts
4.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity10 gal
37.9 L
 11.5 gal (PowrReverser)
43.5 L
Pressure2800 psi
193.1 bar
Valves2 to 3
Pump flow15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm
Steering flow6.6 gpm
25.0 lpm
Steering press.1900 psi
131.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3,374 lbs
1530 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear RPM540
 540/540E
Engine RPM540@2400
540E@1700
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase85.7 inches (ROPS)
217 cm
 85 inches (2WD cab)
215 cm
 86 inches (4WD cab)
218 cm
Weight4285 to 6740 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
5420 Serial Numbers
2002240001
2003340001
2004440001

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
5420 Serial Location
John Deere 5420 serial number location
The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps65
Battery CCA700 (early)
 950 (late)
Battery volts12
Battery Group31
References
5420 references literature
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere
5020 Series Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere
Page information
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Updated on February 18, 2023
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