John Deere 2420 Specs ( 1970-1975 )
Overview
The John Deere 2420 is a 2WD row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1970 and 1975 in Rosario, Argentina. It is powered by a 3.6L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 66 hp and features a Syncro-Range transmission with eight forward and two reverse gears. Mechanical configurations include an open operator station, power steering, and hydraulic disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance Specifications:
The 3.6L liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 66 hp at 2500 RPM and produces 161 lb-ft of torque at 1250 RPM with a 16.7:1 compression ratio.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
This model features a Syncro-Range transmission providing eight forward and two reverse speeds paired with planetary final drives and a two-wheel drive system.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems:
The 2420 is equipped with a closed center hydraulic system, an independent 540 RPM rear PTO, and a Type II rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Rosario, Argentina |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 34.1 gal (129.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.843x4.331 inches (98 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 16.7:1 |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 218.5 ci (3.6 L) |
| Power | 66 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 161 lb-ft (218.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Syncro-Range |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 28 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
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| Length | 151.2 inches (384 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 6993 lbs (3172 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 15.5x38 |
| Weight | 6993 lbs (3172 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 90.2 inches (229 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50x16 / 6.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 15.5x38 / 18.4x30 |
2420 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate below the steering column. |
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John Deere 2420 Height
| Exhaust | 88.2 inches (224 cm) |
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| Hood | 75.2 inches (191 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 77.6 inches (197 cm) |
Speeds
| Description | With 15.5x38 rear tires. |
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