Compare/John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5045D

John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5045D

Verdict: John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5045D

The John Deere 1250 and the John Deere 5045D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5045D leads on rated power with 45 hp against 44 hp. John Deere 5045D is the lighter machine (1,900 kg vs 4,125 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1250 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5045D is the newer design (2008 vs 1982). In short: choose the John Deere 5045D for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 1250 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 hp

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$18,700 (1988 )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

rear diff lock standardReference

Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

24.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

two paper elementsReference

Compression

18:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

800-2675Reference

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Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.9 LReference

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Oil capacity

31.5 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Power at rated engine speed

30.3 kWReference

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Max power

24.9 kWReference

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Rated Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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49.5 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

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SyncReverserReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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SyncReverser-8 F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

27.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

195.0 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

42.4 lpmReference

41.3 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

24.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

2Reference

Control

center-link draft sensing with position and controlReference

position and top-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1016 kgReference

1274 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

30.6 kWReference

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Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2 (optional)Reference

Steering press.

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135.0 barReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

4125 to 5090 poundsReference

1900 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.50-15Reference

27/12LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

Length

341 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

145 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

47 cmReference

Front tread

139 to 189 cmReference

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Rear tread

129 to 200 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

1871 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2211 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2308 kgReference

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Ballasted

2349 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

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11L-15Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Shipping weight

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1900 kgReference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

John Deere 1250 attachments

1250 Serial Numbers

1982

1000Reference

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1983

1256Reference

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1984

3001Reference

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1985

4001Reference

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1986

5001Reference

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1987

5501Reference

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1988

5785Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

25Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

485Reference

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

John Deere 1250 Height

2WD Hood

139 cmReference

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4WD Hood

142 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

221 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

224 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2342 kgReference

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Variants

5045D

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2WD EconomyReference

5045E

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4WD Mid-specReference

John Deere 5045D attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 5045D Height

Hood

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136 cmReference

ROPS

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192 cmReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Front Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Open operator station. ROPS optional.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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IndiaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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179 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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9 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

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45 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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37 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,200 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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17.4 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,828 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.5 gpm (10.9 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,399.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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238.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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335 cmReference

Overall Width

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177.5 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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14.4 ( 4WD) inchesReference

Front axle clearance

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47.8 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,900.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9x28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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6.0x16Reference

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.