Compare/John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5047D

John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5047D

Verdict: John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 5047D

The John Deere 1250 and the John Deere 5047D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. John Deere 5047D is the newer design (2012 vs 1982). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

44 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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

Original price

$18,700 (1988 )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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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

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Compression

18:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

800-2675Reference

850-2500Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

1-2-3Reference

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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Engine

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35.0 kWReference

Power

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35.0 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1400-2300Reference

Torque

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148.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

33.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

collar shift gearReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

42.4 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

center-link draft sensing with position and controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1016 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

540@2200Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

30.6 kWReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

4125 to 5090 poundsReference

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Front tire

6.50-16Reference

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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

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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Length

341 cmReference

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Width

165 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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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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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

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

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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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.