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John Deere 420C

John Deere 420C tractor
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The John Deere 420C is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 1956 to 1958. It was built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 17,882 units. The tractor features a 1.9L 2-cylinder gasoline engine producing an estimated 32.0 hp, with a 4 or 5-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. It has a crawler drive with mechanical disc clutch steering and mechanical band brakes. The 420C supports 3-4 plows and has tested drawbar power of 23.53 hp and belt power of 28.76 hp. The tractor includes a live rear PTO with a 560 type. Dimensions include a length of 102 inches, width of 60 inches, and height of 51.875 inches to the hood. Shipping weight ranges from 4,140 to 4,700 lbs depending on roller configuration. Optional 10, 12, or 14-inch wide tracks are available. Attachments include a 72-inch front-mount blade with hydraulic lift and manual angle. The 420C is part of a series including the 40C and 430C models.
John Deere 420Ctractorcrawler tractor1.9L engine4-speed transmission5-speed transmissionagricultural tractortractor specifications
Power31 hp[B]
Founded1956 - 1958
Model420C

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 420C

Power

Plows:3-4
Belt (tested):28.76 hp (21.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):23.53 hp (17.5 kW)

Engine

Type:John Deere 1.9L 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:10.5 gal (39.7 L)
Rated RPM:1850
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm)
Compression:7.2:1
Displacement:113 ci (1.9 L)
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Engine Detail:John Deere gasoline 2-cylinder 4-valve liquid-cooled
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)

Tracks

Width options:10 inches (25 cm), 12 inches (30 cm), 14 inches (35 cm)

Variants

420C:crawler
420S:standard
420T:tricycle
420U:utility
420W:row-crop utility

Dimensions

Width:60 inches (152 cm)
Length:102 inches (259 cm)
Height (hood):51.875 inches (131 cm)
Shipping weight:4,140 lbs (4-roller) (1877 kg), 4,700 lbs (5-roller) (2131 kg)
Ground clearance:14 inches (35 cm)
Height (exhaust):69 inches (175 cm)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:6

Mechanical

Drive:crawler
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:mechanical disc clutches
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Total built:17,882
Manufacturer:John Deere
Original price:$2,350 in 1956

Attachments

Cut:5 inches (12 cm)
Lift:18 inches (45 cm)
Blade:72" Blade
Model:John Deere 61
Mount:front-mount
Width:72 inches (182 cm)
Height:22.5 inches (57 cm)
Weight:777 lbs (352 kg)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:manual-angle

Belt Pulley

RPM:1270
Speed:3000 ft/min (914.40 meters/min)
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:9 inches (22 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Manufacturer:John Deere
Gears (4-speed):4 forward and 1 reverse
Gears (5-speed):5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission options:4-speed unsynchronized gear, 5-speed unsynchronized gear

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I Optional

Serial Numbers

1956:80001
1957:100001
1958:125001
Final:136795

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:560

Related Models

John Deere 430C

Model:430C

John Deere 40C

Model:40C