The John Deere 420C tractor has 28.8 hp engine horsepower and 28.8 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower28.8 hp
PTO horsepower28.8 hp
Drawbar horsepower23.5 hp
Rated RPM1,850 rpm
Operating weight8,945 lb
John Deere 420C Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
28.8 hp
PTO horsepower
28.8 hp
Drawbar horsepower
23.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,850 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 L
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine model
a 1.9L 2-cylinder
Operating weight
8,945 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
28.8 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
28.8 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
23.5 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
8,945 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 420C Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
Engine and PTO output are nearly matched on the John Deere 420C, so the listed PTO figure stays close to the engine rating.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 420C’s practical rating is 28.8 hp, which fits finish mowing, light-duty rotary cutting, light tilling and small utility PTO jobs.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 420C’s 23.5 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 420C pairs 28.8 hp with 8,945 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 420C’s engine setup is engine model a 1.9L 2-cylinder, 2.4 L displacement, 2 cylinders, rated at 1,850 rpm, matching its compact utility horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 420C lists 1,850 rpm as the rated engine RPM, which is the speed attached to its power rating.
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.
