John Deere

420

Lawn tractor · 1983–1991 · 20 hp

The John Deere 420 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1983 to 1991. It features a Onan B48G engine, and power steering. The transmission is a shaft-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse (2-range).

Engine

EngineOnan B48G
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Displacement47.7 ci (781 cc)
Bore3.25 in (83 mm)
Stroke2.88 in (73 mm)
Compression Ratio7
Power Gross20 hp (14.9 kW)
Air Cleanerfoam and paper
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
ManufacturerOnan
Rated3,500 RPM
Idle1000-3450 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelSundstrand Series 15 Model 90
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil Capacity7.5 qts (7.1 L)
Oil TypeJD Hy-Gard

PTO

Rear Typeindependent
Front Typepulley
Clutchelectric

Hitch

Rear Type0 optional
Rear Lift640 lbs (290 kg)
Hitch Controldirectional control

Dimensions

Length77 in (195 cm)
Width51.5 in (130 cm)
Height47.5 in (120 cm)
Wheelbase52 in (132 cm)
Front Tread36 in (91 cm)
Rear Tread32 in (81 cm)

Weight

Weight993 lbs (450 kg)
Shipping993 lbs (450 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag4.80x4.00-8
Rear Ag23x10.50-12

Fuel

Capacity6.5 gal (24.6 L)

Steering

Typepower