Compare/John Deere 1030VU vs John Deere 5220

John Deere 1030VU vs John Deere 5220

Verdict: John Deere 1030VU vs John Deere 5220

The John Deere 1030VU and the John Deere 5220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. John Deere 5220 is the newer design (2001 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

34.0 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

34.0 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1400-2500Reference

1600-2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

38.5 LReference

43.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Torque

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162.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Transmission

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John Deere PowrReverserReference

Capacities

Fuel

42.0 LReference

111.7 LReference

Front axle

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6.2 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Front diff.

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4.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

38.6 LReference

43.5 LReference

Type

open centerReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

38.6 LReference

43.5 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

indepedentReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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34.4 kWReference

Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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43.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

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Front tire

5.00x15Reference

6.5-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5x24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Ag front

5.50x16Reference

6.5-16Reference

Ag rear

9.5x28Reference

13.6-28Reference

Length

254 cmReference

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Width

98 cmReference

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Height (hood)

117 cmReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Cab Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

4WD Cab Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Weight

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695 kgReference

2WD ROPS Length

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347 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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359 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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354 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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360 cmReference

ROPS Width

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180 cmReference

Cab Width

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176 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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2735 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3197 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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2816 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3792 kgReference

Steering wheel

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175 cmReference

John Deere 5220 attachments

5220 Serial Numbers

2002

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220001Reference

2003

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320001Reference

2004

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420001Reference

Location:

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The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

Links

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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950 (late)Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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292 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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378 cmReference

Loading height

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233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1440 kgReference

John Deere 5220 Height

Hood

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136 cmReference

ROPS

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210 cmReference

Cab

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247 cmReference

Test results

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.