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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
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Utility tractor
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Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price
$28,000 (2004)
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The John Deere model 5420 is nearly identical to the 5410.
Engine
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
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9-speed collar shift
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9-speed partially synchronized
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12-speed power shuttle
Power
Engine
81 hp | 60.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
65 hp | 48.5 kW
PTO (tested)
66.49 hp | 49.6 kW
Mechanical
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Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
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Hydraulic wet disc brakes
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ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.
Capacity
Fuel
18 gal (ROPS early) | 68.1 L
Fuel
20 gal (ROPS late) | 75.7 L
Fuel
27 gal (IOOS/cab small) | 102.2 L
Fuel
29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large) | 111.7 L
Hydraulic system
10 gal | 37.9 L
Hydraulic system
11.5 gal (PowrReverser) | 43.5 L
Front axle
6.6 qts | 6.2 L
Front hubs
0.74 qts (each) | 0.7 L
Front diff.
5.2 qts | 4.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
10 gal | 37.9 L
Capacity
11.5 gal (PowrReverser) | 43.5 L
Pressure
2800 psi | 193.1 bar
Valves
2 to 3
Pump flow
15.9 gpm | 60.2 lpm
Steering flow
6.6 gpm | 25.0 lpm
Steering press.
1900 psi | 131.0 bar
Hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3,374 lbs | 1530 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Rear PTO Type
540/540E
Engine RPM
540@2400
Engine RPM
540E@1700
Dimensions
Wheelbase
85.7 inches (ROPS) | 217 cm
Wheelbase
85 inches (2WD cab) | 215 cm
Wheelbase
86 inches (4WD cab) | 218 cm
Weight
4285 to 6740 pounds
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
16.9-30
Serial location
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The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
65
Battery CCA
700 (early)
Battery CCA
950 (late)
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
31
Engine
Engine detail
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John Deere 4045D
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diesel
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
276 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches | 106 x 127 mm
Power
81 hp | 60.4 kW
Fuel use
4.21 gal/hour | 15.9 l/hour
Compression
17.6:1
Rated RPM
2400
Idle RPM
825-2625
Operating RPM
1600-2400
Torque
179.2 lb-ft | 243.0 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
11.4 qts | 10.8 L
Intake valve clearance
0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity
9 qts | 8.5 L
Oil change
100 h
Transmission
Transmission options
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9-speed collar shift
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9-speed partially synchronized
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12-speed power shuttle
Transmission
Manufacturer
John Deere
Type
collar shift
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts | 37.9 L
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Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
Transmission
John Deere SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
40 qts | 37.9 L
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Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil capacity
46 qts | 43.5 L
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Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.