The John Deere 420 tractor has 26.1 hp engine horsepower and 35.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower26.1 hp
PTO horsepower35.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower26.1 hp
Operating weight4,700 lb
John Deere 420 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
26.1 hp
PTO horsepower
35.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower
26.1 hp
Engine displacement
47.7 cu in
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
the Onan B48G
Operating weight
4,700 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
26.1 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
35.5 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
26.1 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
4,700 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 420 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
For same-class comparisons, the John Deere 420’s engine horsepower figure is 26.1 hp.
PTO note
The John Deere 420’s PTO output is 35.5 hp, about 135.8% of its 26.1 hp engine rating, so PTO implement choice should be based on the PTO number.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 420 separates pulling work from PTO work with 26.1 hp drawbar horsepower and 35.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 420’s weight-to-power figure is about 179.7 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter.
Engine note
The John Deere 420 uses engine model the Onan B48G, 47.7 cu in displacement, 2 cylinders, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
