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Years in Production / 2003–2007

John Deere

7420

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 7420.

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135hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2003–2007

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

7420 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2003 - 2007

7020 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

ComfortGard Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Final Drives
inboard planetary
Differential Lock
electro-hydraulic rear

Hydraulics

Type
closed-center PFC
Valves
4
Pump Flow
26.7 gpm101.1 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Rear Lift
7450 lbs3379 kg
Rear Lift
8700 lbs (optional)3946 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
electro-hydraulic
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Front Pto
independent *Optional. Field conversion kit.
Front Pto Type
1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
115
Charging Amps
150
Battery Cca
850
Battery Volts
12

7420 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere PowerTech 6068HF475

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
414 ci6.8 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Power
135 hp100.7 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Idle Rpm
850-2250
Operating Rpm
1300-2100
Torque
450 lb-ft610.2 Nm
Torque Rpm
1500
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
12
Starter Power
4.1 hp3.1 kW
Oil Capacity
22.2 qts21.0 L
Coolant Capacity
29.6 qts28.0 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
54.7 gal207.0 L

7420 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four power shift speeds (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser.

Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity
59.2 qts56.0 L
Speeds Description
With 20.8-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
AutoQuad
Gears
24 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

available with MFWD only

Transmission
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Transmission Options

16-speed partial power shift

24-speed

7420 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
203.3 in516 cm
Width
96 in243 cm
Height
114.1 in289 cm
Wheelbase
112.8 in286 cm
Front tread
59.5 in151 cm
Rear tread
60 in152 cm
Max drawbar
4,955 lbs2,247 kg

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
112.8 inches286 cm
4wd Wheelbase
104.3 inches264 cm
Weight
12890 to 13280 pounds
Front Tire
14.9R28
Rear Tire
18.4R38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
14.9R28
Rear Ag
18.4R38

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 7420 videos from their original YouTube creators.

7420 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1817

Diesel PowrQuad 4WDMay 20 - June 2, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1817 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Max Power
127.38 hp95.0 kW
Max Power
102.86 hp76.7 kW
Fuel Use
6.8 gal/hour25.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.7 gal/hour25.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
116.56 hp86.9 kW