Head to head · Utility

John Deere 6420 vs John Deere 6520 Premium

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6420

Utility

power
110 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 6420 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6520 Premium

Utility

power
110 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 6520 Premium specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
6420110 hp
6520 Premium110 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

6420 is in the 87th percentile; 6520 Premium is in the 87th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6520 Premium higher · +138 ci (+50%)
6420276 ci
6520 Premium414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

6420 is in the 81st percentile; 6520 Premium is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 6520 Premium higher · +2 (+50%)
64204
6520 Premium6
Median Utility Tractor4

6420 is in the 50th percentile; 6520 Premium is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6520 Premium higher · +12 (+100%)
642012
6520 Premium24
Median Utility Tractor12

6420 is in the 50th percentile; 6520 Premium is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

6420 (A)6520 Premium (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model64206520 Premium—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech 4045HL0706068—
Power Output110hp110hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders46▲ 6520 Premium+2 · +50%
Displacement276ci414ci▲ 6520 Premium+138 ci · +50%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
TypeFully synchronizedPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
Length163inNot recorded—
Width61.8inNot recorded—
Height98.3inNot recorded—
Operating Weight10,472lb11,201lb▲ 6520 Premium+729 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensatedClosed center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
TypeIndependent rearNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIII/IIIN—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity4,741lb17,625lb▲ 6520 Premium+12,884 lb · +272%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
Coolant3.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6420John Deere 6520 PremiumDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 87th percentile (110 hp)B · 87th percentile (110 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 87th percentile (10,472 lb)B · 89th percentile (11,201 lb)
A · 6420B · 6520 PremiumMedian Utility Tractor
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