Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1983 - 1991 |
| Series | 400 Series |
| Equipment type | Garden tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Equipment type | Garden tractor |
| Built in | Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $6,489 (1983 )
$7,700 (1992 )
|
| John Deere 420 Engine | |
| Engine | 20HP Onan 781cc 2-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 6.5 gal 24.6 L |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| John Deere 420 Transmission | |
| Transmission | hydrostatic |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | 0 (optional) |
| Control | directional control |
| Rear lift | 640 lbs 290 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
| Clutch | electric |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 52 inches 132 cm |
| Weight | 993 lbs 450 kg |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| John Deere 420 attachments | |
| Attachment | 50" mid-mount mower deck 60" mid-mount mower deck snowblower blade front-end loader |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 420 Serial Number Location | |
| Location | Serial number plate below steering column. |
| 420 Serial Numbers | |
| 1983 | M00420X222001 |
| 1984 | M00420X285001 |
| 1985 | M00420X315001 |
| 1986 | M00420X360001 |
| 1987 | M00420X420001 |
| 1988 | M00420X475001 |
| 1989 | M00420X595001 |
| 1990 | M00420X010001 |
| 1991 | M00420X100001 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | BCI 22F |
| References | |
| Publication | Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1983, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1984, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1989, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1990, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1990, by John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1991, by John Deere Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere Operators Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M72236) published in 1986 Operators Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M79655) published in 1989 Operator's Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (OM-M87709) published in 1984 Technical Manual 316, 318 and 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors (TM1590) published in 1995 |
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