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John Deere 420I Special Utility

1957 - 1958

Industrial tractor

Series map:

440↑ 1958-1960

420I

32.4hp

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Industrial tractor
Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built	255
The Deere 420I Special Utility was the officially designated industrial version of the 420, but a large number of other 420 versions were sold in yellow paint for municipal and industrial work. The 420I was based on the 420W, the tie rods on the front axle were the primary difference.

John Deere 420I Engine
John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	10.5 gal 39.7 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 420I Transmissions
4-speed gear
5-speed gear
5-speed mechanical shuttle
Transmission details ...

John Deere 420I Power
Belt (claimed)	29.2 hp 21.8 kW

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Photos

John Deere 420I photos...

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	77.75 inches 197 cm
Weight	2850 lbs 1292 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

420I Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate on the left side of tractor, on the clutch housing.

Electrical
Ground	positive
Battery volts	6

References

Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1957, by John Deere

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