John Deere 5420 Discussions

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    John deere 5420

    I am having trouble finding the correct wiring diagram for my john deere 5420 download one off line but wires don't match also went to dealer they printed me of a diagram but not correct either...
  2. 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...
  3. F

    (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...
  4. Septemberwheat

    John Deere 5420 wont start

    Hi, I have a John Deere 5420 2003 non cab tractor. She’s been sitting for about two months, she would start and run two months ago. I’ve had the battery on a trickle charger during that time, the...
  5. Septemberwheat

    JD5420 tech manual

    Hi guys, it’s been a while for me. I sold my 3320 and I’ve purchased a used 5420 model (1,200 hrs, no cab, 9x3 transmission) I’m excited for the upgrade. My question is this, I had the tech manual...
  6. N

    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...
  7. Rmart30

    Deere 5420 clutch slip and replacing

    Gotta buddy who bought a cabbed 5420 a few months back. previous owner said a clutch had been installed in the last yr or so before selling. My buddy has used it for a few months and now its...
  8. B

    John Deere 5420

    I replaced battery with a new one. Wrong connection. Big spark.Reconnected battery the right way.No start,no lights,nothing.What did I destroy?
  9. S

    JD 5420 air conditioner not blowing on both sides

    2003 John Deere 5420. The air conditioner is blowing full force on the left side, but just barely blowing on the right. I know I need to remove the top of the cab, but I'm not sure how many...
  10. W

    JOHN DEERE 5420 PTO not working

    Hello i recently purchase a JD 5420 and the previous owner replaced some gears in the tractor and when they went back together with the tractor they forgot to hook up the PTO does anyone have a...
  11. J

    john deere 5420 cab tractor

    chipmunks have broken the wires going to the neutral position switch on my tractor. how can i bypass the switch? i am not going to remove the cab so that i can splice the wires back..
  12. D

    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...
  13. D

    JD 5420 rear remote upgrade

    On my 5420 (IOOS model), I currently have 2 rear remotes and am looking at upgrading to a 3 remote unit. On top of the right fender is where the handles are, and there is an empty slot for a 3rd...
  14. G

    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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    Loader jd 5420 4-wheel drive problem

    when backing down a hill with the loader bucket full the 4-wheel drive will disengage frequently. this started several years ago but has now become frequent and bothersome. i'm wondering what the...
  16. 2

    John Deere 5420 rear wheel seal repair

    My 5420 4wd cab tractor has a rear wheel seal that has gone out and the outer bearing is bad. I see from my service manual that I must remove the entire final drive to replace these parts...
  17. 2

    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...
  18. D

    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...
  19. S

    John Deere 5420 Cab, no air on right side

    John Deere 5420 Cab, air conditioner has no air coming out the right side vents. Left side working fine. Removed top covers and found both left & right motors running fine. Could not see anything...
  20. R

    John Deere 5420 adjusting PTO Linkage

    I have a 5420 that is slipping when bailing hay and I am told that there is a way to adjust the linkage to take the slack out. Does anyone have any guidance on how to do this?
  21. B

    John deere 5420

    My jd 5420 has no power at fuse controlling key switch circuit
  22. C

    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...
  23. J

    John Deere 5420

    I had to have transmission pulled to replace bad gears. Now the bolts won't stay tight put in new bolts and loctite on 2nd and 3rd attempt.Does anyone have any suggestions?
  24. B

    JD 5420

    Got this 5420 and the 3 point hitch arms dont work! UP or DOWN removed an checked valve on side of transmission reinstalled an nothing still working....Anybody got any IDEAS. Oh yeah it has a cab...
  25. B

    John Deere 5420 Power Reverser Clutch

    After my 5420 sets for a little while I have to pound on the clutch repeatedly to get the tractor to start. Either the electric clutch switch has a problem or there is a short somewhere. Anyone...
  26. D

    JD5420 Will P/up a JD280 disc, but won't let down. HELP

    This is a 12' wide hydraulic disc, the tractor will pick it up, but will not release the pressure to let back down. Have tried everything from changing tips on hoses, bringing cylinders to shop...
  27. S

    JD 5420 tachometer issue

    I have a JD 5420 and the tachometer isn't working right. Sometimes it won't work at all and other times it will bounce up and down. Is this just a loose wire? a sensor? There is no cable.
  28. G

    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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    starting/electrical problem JD 5420

    When I try to start my JD5420, I turn the key on and blow the 20 amp "key switch" fuse. I removed the key switch and will have it tested tomorrow but I'm thinking problem may be some goofy...
  30. T

    Horsepower of Deere 5420??

    I have a JD 5420 Serial # LV5420P246019. I think 5420's come with different HP engines, and if so, what HP does this tractor have? Thanks.
  31. A

    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...
  32. C

    Will JD 5420 loader mounts fit 5400?

    A friend needs a loader for his JD 5400 and has found a 542 loader that has mounts for a 5420? Any idea where to find drawings? Any ideas? Anyone done it? L>
  33. 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...
  34. P

    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...
  35. C

    John deere 5420 $9,000 ???

    Dose anyone know anything about the 5420 over in the classifieds?? 2004 JOHN DEERE 5420, 125 hours, 65 HP - $9000 Original owner, always shedded, like new Serial Number LV5420S442470 Is...
  36. G

    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...
  37. G

    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...
  38. Z

    JD 5420 vs JD 5425

    Since I intend to buy used, the main difference I see is the 5425 has the same engine but Turbo charged with the same HP. Is this an advantage? or a mute point? Any difference in torque? I am...
  39. R

    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...
  40. B

    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...
  41. B

    JD 5420 Mid-mount SCV Freezing-up

    The mid-mount SCV's that are used to control my FEL have been freezing up. When I first start the machine, the valves will not move. I can not even rotate them by hand. After the unit runs for a...
  42. B

    Oil & Fuel JD 5420 Fuel Delivery Problem

    I have been experiencing occasional fuel delivery problems with my tractor. More specifically, the fuel pump looses the prime and the unit will stall. Generally the tractor will be running fine...
  43. G

    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...
  44. G

    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...
  45. 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...
  46. G

    Price Check John Deere 5420 Pricing on Completed Sale

    I recently purchased a JD 5420 in Texas. For those who are shopping JD pricing, here is what I got. I ended up getting just under %18 discount off of list pricing. See the attached file for the...
  47. T

    want to add radio to new John Deere 5420

    My dad wants to add a radio to his new JD 5420 (2004). It has the factory-made "opening". How do we find out what make and model of radio is compatible with the existing hook-ups? The dealer...
  48. O

    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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