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John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 5060E
Verdict: John Deere 2030 vs John Deere 5060E
The John Deere 2030 and the John Deere 5060E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. John Deere 2030 is the lighter machine (4,800 kg vs 5,445 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5060E is the newer design (2023 vs 1971). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
60 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Optional reverser. Similar to standard transmission with additional shift-on-the-move forward/reverse selector on the steering column. Reverse range on left lever is removed.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 8% faster than forward.Reference
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
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Steering
power assistReference
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Original price
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$45,679 (2023 Cab 4WD )Reference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
50.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
37.6 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
50.7 kWReference
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Compression
8:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2100Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
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Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Power at rated engine speed
45.2 kWReference
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Max power
37.6 kWReference
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ROPS Fuel tank
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71.9 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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79.5 LReference
Engine (gross)
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45.0 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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diesel exhaust catalyst and exhaust gas recirculationReference
Power (gross)
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45.0 kWReference
Torque
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249.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3Reference
Emissions compliance
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Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 250 NmReference
Aspiration
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TurbochargedReference
Transmission
Transmission
collar shift - reverserReference
PowrReverserReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
wet discReference
Transmission Type
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Power ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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12F/12RReference
Wheel Drive
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MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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PlanetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
45.0 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
45.2 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
179 cu. in.Reference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Pump flow
70.0 lpmReference
48.4 lpmReference
Total flow
92.7 lpmReference
71.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
41.2 kWReference
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ROPS PTO (claimed)
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34.0 kWReference
Cab PTO (claimed)
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32.0 kWReference
Rear valves
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1 or 2Reference
Mid valves
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3Reference
SCV flow
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43.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.7 lpmReference
Control
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top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1799 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1447 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540E@1588Reference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
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Fuel tank
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82 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
4800 to 5230 poundsReference
5445 to 6702 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28/38Reference
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Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-26Reference
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Length
354 cmReference
363 cmReference
Width
176 cmReference
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Height (hood)
141 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
206 cmReference
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Shipping weight
2177 kgReference
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Operating weight
2372 kgReference
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Front tread
134 to 185 cmReference
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Rear tread
137 to 198 cmReference
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2WD Rear tire
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14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11L-15. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
2WD ROPS Shipping
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2469 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
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2939 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
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2684 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
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3040 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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759 kgReference
John Deere 2030 attachments
2030 Serial Number Location
2030 Serial Numbers
1972
134700Reference
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1973
157109Reference
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1974
140000L (Germany)Reference
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1975
145500L (Germany)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
370Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
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60Reference
Cab Charging amps
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110Reference
Battery AH
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85Reference
Alternator size
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70 ampReference
Battery options
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12 VReference
Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2935 kgReference
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John Deere 5060E attachments
5060E Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
Speeds
General
Make & Model
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NJDXL02.9,339Reference
Creeper
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Kit available for OOS SyncShuttle™ 9F/3R transmissionReference
SCV control
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Joystick: MechanicalReference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
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1,120.4 kgReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Display
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Simple automotive-style instrument clusterReference
Radio
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OptionalReference
Country of manufacturer
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Sub assembly in Pune, India, Final assembly in Augusta, GAReference
Working lights
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Standard: Halogen\\nPremium Cab: LEDReference
Type of headlight bulb
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OOS: Halogen\\nCab: LEDReference
Type of beacon bulb
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Kit: HalogenReference
Power
Max Power
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60 hpReference
Rated Power
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60 hpReference
Power boost
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0 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
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45.6 hpReference
PTO torque rise
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22 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540/540E rpmReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
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2,100 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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68.8 l/minReference
Remote Valves
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5Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
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TwoReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 2; convertible to 1Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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Top linkReference
Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
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3.1 mReference
Overall weight
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2,469.8 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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2WD: 14.9-28 R1 Bias\\nMFWD: 14.9-28 R1 BiasReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Cab Noise level
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81 dBAReference
Cab Seat Type
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Standard: Mechanical\\nPremium Cab: Air RideReference
Seat Suspension
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AvailableReference
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.


