Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5420 vs Valtra 3500

John Deere 5420 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 5420

Utility

power
81 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
9
Full 5420 specs
Valtra 3500 Tractor
ValtraModel B

Valtra 3500

Utility

power
76 hp
displacement
249 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full 3500 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5420
vs
ValtraValtra 3500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5420 higher · +5 hp (+7%)
542081 hp
350076 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5420 is in the 72nd percentile; 3500 is in the 69th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5420 higher · +27 ci (+11%)
5420276 ci
3500249 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5420 is in the 81st percentile; 3500 is in the 70th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
54204
35004
Median Utility Tractor4

5420 is in the 50th percentile; 3500 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3500 higher · +15 (+167%)
54209
350024
Median Utility Tractor12

5420 is in the 35th percentile; 3500 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

5420 (A)3500 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereValtra—
Model54203500—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereDeutz—
Model4045DF4L913—
Power Output81hp76hp▲ 5420+5 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,350RPM▲ 5420+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci249ci▲ 5420+27 ci · +11%
Bore4.2in4in▲ 5420+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in4.9in▲ 5420+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
TypeCollar shift with dry disc clutchPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
Length152in153in▲ 3500+1 in · <1%
Width74.1in66.9in▲ 5420+7.2 in · +11%
Height96.8in101in▲ 3500+4.2 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,285lb5,038lb▲ 3500+753 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.50-16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded14.9R28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
Coolant2.9galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5420Valtra 3500Difference
TypeROPS with a straddle-mount platformROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 72nd percentile (81 hp)B · 69th percentile (76 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 70th percentile (249 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 41st percentile (4,285 lb)B · 48th percentile (5,038 lb)
A · 5420B · 3500Median Utility Tractor
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