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FeatureFord DextaTractorJohn Deere 420Tractor
Tractor TypeUtility TractorRow-Crop Tractor
Weight1500.0 kg1474.0 kg
Transmission TypeGear type with dry disc clutchUnsynchronized gear
Length300.0 cm291.0 cm
Pump Flow16.7 LPM—
Years Made1958-19611956-1958
Engine ModelStandard VanguardJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasolineLP-gas
Cylinders42
Displacement2187 cc1852 cc
Bore8.71 cm10.79 cm
Stroke9.19 cm10.21 cm
Rear PTO TypeTransmission or live with 2-stage clutchTransmission or live
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Torque Power1200 RPM—
Torque Speed126.1 N·m—
Compression Ratio6.0:15.15:1
Battery12 V6 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height137.0 cm149.0 cm
Wheelbase180.0 cm—
Ground Clearance30.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity43.1 l75.7 l
Oil Capacity6.8 l—
Coolant Capacity6.5 l10.4 l
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse5 forward and 1 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed12.1 km/h4.0 km/h
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual or power
Front TiresAg: 5.50-16Ag: 5.00-15, 6.00-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-10
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-28Ag: 9-24, 10-24, 11-24, 11-26, 12-26, 13-26, 12-28, 10-34, 10-38 , 11-38
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