SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford Dexta vs John Deere 420
A detailed comparison of the Ford Dexta and the John Deere 420. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Ford Dexta1500.0 kg (3306.9 lbs)
John Deere 4201474.0 kg (3249.6 lbs)
| Specification | Ford Dexta Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 420 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Weight | 1500.0 kg (3306.9 lbs) | 1474.0 kg (3249.6 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Unsynchronized gear |
| Length | 300.0 cm (Gasoline: 120.9 in. (307.0 cm) Diesel: 118.1 in.) | 291.0 cm (114.6 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 16.7 LPM (4.4 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1958-1961 | 1956-1958 |
| Engine Model | Standard Vanguard | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LP-gas |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 2187 cc (133.5 cu in.) | 1852 cc (113.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.71 cm (3.43 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Stroke | 9.19 cm (3.62 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission or live with 2-stage clutch | Transmission or live |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1200 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 126.1 N·m (93.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 5.15:1 |
| Battery | 12 V | 6 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 137.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 53.9 in.) | 149.0 cm (58.7 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 180.0 cm (70.9 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 30.0 cm (Front axle: 20.9 in. (53.0 cm) Rear axle: 11.8 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43.1 l (Diesel: 8.4 gal (31.8 l) Gasoline: 11.4 gal) | 75.7 l (Gas: 10.5 gal (39.7 l) LP-gas: 20.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 6.5 l (1.7 gal) | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.1 km/h (Forward: 17.3 MPH (27.9 km/h) Reverse: 7.5 MPH) | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 12.0 MPH (19.3 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.50-16 | Ag: 5.00-15, 6.00-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-10 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-28 | Ag: 9-24, 10-24, 11-24, 11-26, 12-26, 13-26, 12-28, 10-34, 10-38 , 11-38 |
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