John Deere 5420 4.70 star(s) (6)

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John Deere 5420 Discussions (48)

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    Grapple Grapple Installation – WR Long on JD5420 542FEL

    I just finished up my WR Long grapple installation on my JD5420. The grapple ran about $2,000 and the electro-hydraulic valve kit just under $400. The valve kit was less than it normally runs...
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    Case-IH jx95 vs JD 5420 vs Kub M9000

    I am considering getting rid of my open station 1994 JD 5300 for either cab JX95 or JD 5420 or Kubota M9000. I want a little more hp with cab but stay in the larger utility tractor category. All...
  3. 356mikey

    john deere 5420 fuel injection pump

    pump governor started acting up. did not maintain rpm well at all. last shut down took about a minute to stop running. i want to fix this one, but i had another pump. other pump was installed due...
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    JD 5420 Transmission part ID

    So I split our 5420 at work to replace a broken park pawl in the tranny and found these pieces laying in the bottom as well. I cannot seem to locate where they go or where they came from. I've...
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    John Deere 5420 problem

    I own a John Deere 5420 and recently had an experience that scared the **** out of me. I placed the Powershifter in Park and when I released the clutch the tractor took off in forward direction. I...
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    3rd Function Valve for Grapple on JD5420

    I went to my local JD dealer and asked what I needed to add a 3rd function electric over hydaulic valve to my JD 541 loader on my JD 5420 tractor so I can operate a grapple from the joy stick...
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    Anyone ever replaced the parking pawl on a John Deere 5420?

    I think the parking pawl is broke on my 5420. Something is broke for sure. It won't hold in park. This is the power reverser transmission. I've checked the cable and I can see it moving the...
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    Forks Pallet Forks on JD5420

    I made a trip to the local forklift grave yard and ended up with a monstrous carriage that was six feet wide by 6 feet tall with some sort of side shift and other things I didn’t recognize. It...
  9. twabscs

    JX85 vs JD5420

    Hi All, I'm getting ready to add a utility tractor to my fleet (of 1). I have more acres now and will be using the tractor primarily for haying. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and I'm...
  10. frankv

    Craigmyle Farm Equipment,KY - JD5420

    I am considering this tractor, but I live in Ma. The shipping quote on it is reasonable if the tractor is in good shape. Here is a link to it on Tractorhouse. 2002 JOHN DEERE 5420 40 HP to 99...
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    JD 5420 Not turning over

    Hello all Basically: Battery is good. There's power coming to and from the ignition terminal on the ignition switch. But, no power making it through to the solenoid. No fuses blown PTO...
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    Oil & Fuel JD 5420 Fuel Filter - Wish List

    I am very disappointed in the fuel system in my new JD 5420 and I am looking for some suggestions and tips. There are three points where, in my opinion, JD took some short cuts that really...
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    M6800 or JD5420

    I have been looking at the M6800 and the JD 5420. There is such a price difference between the two, I'll probably go with the M6800. However, I have three questions. The engine size on the...
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    John Deere 5420 lost power to dash and won't start

    I hope someone might point me in the right direction here. My 5420 was idling while I was out of the cab and shut off by itself. The problem seems electrical, the switch has no power, neither do...
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    (2001) JD 5420 RPM loss under load

    Looking for help. 2 weeks ago I was doing some brush hogging and notice about a half hour into it that the rpm’s would drop from wide open 2500 to 21-2200 once the engine reached full operating...
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    JD5420 Stuttering/Loosing Power Under PTO Load

    Well, after 700+ flawless hours, my JD5420 hiccupped on me today. I went out to shred and it started loosing power when I engaged the PTO. So, I went back to the shop figuring the fuel filter had...
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    JD 5420 Broken Front Axle Support

    My 5420 2WD has about 950 hrs on it. Two weeks I was bushhoging and I ran into a sink hole in the field. There was a pretty good jolt but the tractor didn't stop. Yesterday, I was using the...
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    John deere 5420

    My jd 5420 has no power at fuse controlling key switch circuit
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    I am looking at buying a JD 5420 - Any problems?

    I am looking at a JD 5420 with cab, heat, air and loader. I have not called the seller yet as I would like to get some opinions beforehand. The tractor will be used mainly with a snow plow on...
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    2002 john deere 5420 no start

    Hi new to this site. I have a 2002 5420 with key in run position I have power to the fuel shut off. Turn key to start It will crank but no power to the fuel shut off. Put direct power to fuel shut...
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5.00 star(s)
Tomas

5420 John Deere
JD 5420
Model Year: 2004

Once I put I fuel pump on this tractor, it has been flawless.

Pros: Meets all my needs.
Cons: Fuel system design was a mess. Solved the problem with fuel pump.

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3.00 star(s)
jnd

5420 John Deere
Starting Problems
Model Year: 0

I read the postings of this tractor being hard to start or rather starting problems. They talked about not getting fuel due to no prime opr air ion the linen clogged fuel filter, solenoid on the injection pump, but the problem that happened to me was the cold weather ignition switch located on or by the thermostat. We unplugged it and thew tractor started. There was NO FUEL COMING through the injector pump prior to unplugging the cold weather switch. Also, it would blow 20 amp fuses in the fuse box.

Pros: Easy to fix.
Cons: Pain to have starting problems such as this.

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5.00 star(s)
rbre

5420 John Deere
JD 5420
Model Year: 2004

Have fully been satisfied with my tractor. Bought it used 4 years ago and had only 2 issues with it. One the fuel system being the strainer in the bottom of the tank and the other issue is one currently have is an electrical on with the ignition which has not been corrected.

Pros: Plenty of tractor for the work I have. A cab tractor is a must. Like a zero turn lawn mower if you ever have one you will never have any other.
Cons: Electrical and fuel system.

nolewatcher
5.00 star(s)
nolewatcher

5420 John Deere
Great Tractor
Model Year: 2004

This tractor was purchased to take the place of a 7711 Zetor. I saw it listed on the internet, and being close enough, took a Saturday and went and tried it out before purchasing it. I bought a loader for it and am well pleased with it. It is strong, both in engine horse power, and hydraulics. I've had no trouble with it. It starts well in all weather. I like the under slung exhaust.

Pros: Strong, quiet with underslung exhaust.
Cons: Power steering pump seems lacking when carrying a load on the front end.

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5.00 star(s)
geo4555

5420 John Deere
Hi Everyone!
Model Year: 2002

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Pros: Powerful tractor that suits all my needs.
Cons: Having trouble with the transmission slipping.

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5.00 star(s)
edgarner51

5420 John Deere
5420
Model Year: 2003

This tractor is a joy to own.

Pros: It starts quickly every time--hot or cold--it does not seem to matter.
Cons: it doesn't have closed cab with a/c or heat.

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