The John Deere 5420 transmission listing shows 12F/12R gears, 9-speed, and 12-speed. Top travel speed is 24.9 mph forward and 18.6 mph reverse. Transmission options include PowrReverser and collar shift.
Forward/reverse gears12F/12R
Forward speed40 km/h
Reverse speed30 km/h
Transmission optionsPowrReverser, collar shift
Reverser/shuttlePowerReverser
John Deere 5420 Transmission Specs
Forward/reverse gears
12F/12R
Transmission gear count
9-speed; 12-speed
Top forward speed
24.9 mph
Top reverse speed
18.6 mph
Transmission options
PowrReverser, collar shift
Shuttle or reverser type
PowerReverser
Transmission Speed Comparison Chart
Top forward speed comparison
This model
24.9 mph
Average
17.9 mph
Low
1.6 mph
High
31.1 mph
Top reverse speed comparison
This model
18.6 mph
Average
11.4 mph
Low
1.7 mph
High
31.1 mph
John Deere 5420 Extra Transmission Notes
Gear note
The John Deere 5420 transmission listing includes 12F/12R forward/reverse gears and 9-speed and 12-speed transmission figures. That is stronger than a vague transmission label because it gives real gear-count detail
Speed note
For travel-speed comparison, the John Deere 5420 is listed with 24.9 mph forward speed and 18.6 mph reverse speed. Reverse speed is lower than forward speed in the captured data
Options note
The John Deere 5420 option list includes PowrReverser, collar shift. That gives buyers a few transmission-package possibilities to check before comparing two used tractors
Reverser note
The John Deere 5420 listing includes PowerReverser. That is a useful buyer detail for loader work, shuttling and frequent forward/reverse direction changes
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Transmission specs can change by year, trim, region, tire size and option package. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information.
