John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 420I Special Utility

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.
Power-
Founded-
Model420I

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 420I Special Utility

Power
Belt (claimed)29.2 hp (21.8 kW)
Tires
Ag rear10x24, 11x24, 11x26, 12x26, 13x26
Ag front5.00x15, 6.00x16, 7.50x16
Engine
Typegasoline, 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
Torque90 lb-ft (122.0 Nm)
Starterelectric
Fuel tank10.5 gal (39.7 L)
Rated RPM1850
Torque RPM1300
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm)
Compression7:1
Displacement113 ci (1.9 L)
Firing order1-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Dimensions
Width55.5 inches (140 cm)
Length125.5 inches (318 cm)
Weight2850 lbs (1292 kg)
Wheelbase77.75 inches (197 cm)
Height (hood)50.25 inches (127 cm)
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
NotesThe 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.
Built inDubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built255
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Transmission
Typegear
Gears (4-speed)4 forward and 1 reverse
Gears (5-speed)5 forward and 1 reverse
Mechanical shuttleDirection Reverser, mechanical shuttle, 5 forward and reverse
Transmission options4-speed gear, 5-speed gear, 5-speed mechanical shuttle
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number plate on the left side of tractor, on the clutch housing.
Steering and Drive
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive (Optional)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)