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John Deere 7420 Full specifications
John Deere 6068HRW01 six-cylinder or John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HRW-01 diesel. OECD put one on a dynamometer and measured 127.4 hp at the power take-off — the number to size an implement from.
Measured at the PTO shaft
127.4 hp
Source · OECD Test 2081, measured
- Drawbar hp
- 112.5
John Deere 7420 specs: key facts
The John Deere 7420 was built from 2003 to 2007 and produced 95.0 kW (127.4 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2081.Source 2
The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the John Deere 7420 is 99.4–99.4 kW (133.3–133.3 hp), depending on configuration.
The John Deere 7420 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The John Deere 7420 has a John Deere 6068HRW01 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L unit.Source 1
The John Deere 7420 weighs 5,851 kg (12,899 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 7420 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 7420 lifts 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 7420 delivers 120.0 L/min (31.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7420”
How much horsepower does a 7420 have at the PTO?
At the PTO shaft a 7420 has 127.4 hp (95.0 kW), measured on OECD Test 2081.
Sources · OECD test report 2081, 2003; OECD test report 2081, 2003; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7420”
What engine is in a 7420?
A 7420 has a John Deere 6068HRW01, a 6-cylinder 6.79 L engine. Diesel tractors have a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HRW-01. Diesel tractors have a John Deere PowrTech 6.068 HRW-01.
| Make & model | John Deere 6068HRW01 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 414.2 ci · 6.79 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 414 lb·ft · 561.0 N·m @ 1,398 rpmSource 2 |
| Injection | Direct injectionSource 3On record for 1 of 3 configurations |
Source · OECD test report 2081, 2003
How much will a 7420 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 7420 are below.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 2On record for 1 of 3 configurations |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.7 gpm · 120.0 L/minOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Lift at ends | 12,125 lb · 5,500 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 35 mm, 6 splines / 35 mm, 21 splinesSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7420”
What transmission does a 7420 have?
Transmission specifications for the 7420 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet multi-disc clutchOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential side shaftsOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Steering | Hydrostatic John Deere/Danfoss steeringOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hOn record for 1 of 3 configurationsthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7420”
How much does a 7420 weigh?
Dimensions for the 7420 are below; no sourced weight is on record yet.
| Unladen weight | 12,899 lb · 5,851 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurationsA |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 22,046 lb · 10,000 kgOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Wheelbase | 104.3–112.8 in · 2,650–2,865 mmVaries by configuration: 2,650 mm or 2,865 mmOn record for 2 of 3 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 176.0 in · 4,471 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Height | 112.8 in · 2,865 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Ground clearance | 16.3–20.5 in · 415–520 mmVaries by configuration: 415 mm or 520 mmOn record for 2 of 3 configurationstwo-wheel-drive versionfour-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 59.4–88.0 in · 1,510–2,235 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
| Rear track | 60.0–100.3 in · 1,524–2,548 mmOn record for 1 of 3 configurations |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7420”
What did OECD measure on Test 2081?
OECD Test 2081 recorded 127.4 hp at the PTO and 112.5 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · PowrQuad Plus - MFWD - 40 km/h”.
| PTO power, maximum | 127.4 hp at 860 PTO rpm · 95.0 kW @ 1,801 engine rpmSource 2 |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 116.5 hp at 1,003 PTO rpm · 86.9 kW @ 2,101 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 116.5 hp at 1,003 PTO rpm · 86.9 kW @ 2,101 engine rpm |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 112.5 hp · 83.9 kW |
Source · OECD test report 2081, 2003
How much fuel does a 7420 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2081 (tested as the 7420 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 95.0 kW (127.4 hp) at 860 rpm | 25.79 L/h 6.81 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 86.9 kW (116.5 hp) at 1,003 rpm | 25.53 L/h 6.74 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 86.9 kW (116.5 hp) at 1,003 rpm | 25.53 L/h 6.74 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2081
Which tractors compare with a 7420?
Within 10% of its 127.4 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 6.45127.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the 7420 →
- John Deere 7610126.9 hp PTO, measured · 1997–2002Side by side with the 7420 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 6290 (A)126.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1999–2003Side by side with the 7420 →
- New Holland T 6070 Plus128.6 hp PTO, claimed · 2007–2012Side by side with the 7420 →
- New Holland TM 150129.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 7420 →
- New Holland T 6070 RC/PC125.4 hp PTO, claimed · 2007–2012Side by side with the 7420 →
Everything else people ask
Is a 7420 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 7420 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 7420 have?
A 7420 has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 35 mm, 6 splines / 35 mm, 21 splines shaft.
What implements will a 7420 run?
Size PTO implements from the measured 127.4 hp at the shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2081; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 7420”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 081: John Deere 7420 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2081 · published 2003-09-16 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 081: John Deere 7420 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2081 · published 2003-09-16 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 7420 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106508 · revision 883599. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document