Quick answer:
The John Deere 6420 tractor has 110 hp engine horsepower and 96 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower110 hp
PTO horsepower96 hp
Rated RPM2,300 rpm
Torque346 lb-ft
Operating weight11,110 lb
John Deere 6420 Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 110 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 96 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,300 rpm |
| Engine torque | 346 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine model | John Deere 4.5L engine. This |
| Operating weight | 11,110 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 6420 Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The useful spread on the John Deere 6420 is small: 110 hp engine horsepower versus 96 hp PTO horsepower. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | With 96 hp at the PTO, the John Deere 6420 is best matched to hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements; implement size, ground speed and crop/load conditions will decide how hard it can work. |
| Power-to-weight note | At 11,110 lb and 110 hp, the John Deere 6420 works out to about 101 lb per engine horsepower, making it balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | The John Deere 6420’s engine setup is engine model John Deere 4.5L engine. This, 4.5 L displacement, rated at 2,300 rpm, matching its mid-size tractor horsepower range. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 6420 are 346 lb-ft and 2,300 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load. |
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.







