Compare/John Deere 2141 vs John Deere 5520

John Deere 2141 vs John Deere 5520

Verdict: John Deere 2141 vs John Deere 5520

The John Deere 2141 and the John Deere 5520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 76 hp. John Deere 5520 is the lighter machine (4,809 kg vs 7,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5520 is the newer design (2001 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

76 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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$31,000 (2004)Reference

Engine

57.0 kWReference

66.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

57.0 kWReference

66.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Torque

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308.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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10.8 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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43.5 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Max power

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61.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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56.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Transmission

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John Deere PowrReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

PTO (claimed)

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55.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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61.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.5 LReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Capacity

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43.5 LReference

Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1700Reference

Dimensions

Weight

7800 to 8700 poundsReference

695 kgReference

2WD Weight

3538 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3946 kgReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

2WD cab Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

4WD cab Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

ROPS Length

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384 cmReference

2WD cab Length

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369 cmReference

4WD cab Length

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375 cmReference

ROPS Width

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188 cmReference

Cab Width

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196 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

2WD straddle ROPS Shipping

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2181 kgReference

4WD straddle ROPS Shipping

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2653 kgReference

2WD IOOS ROPS Shipping

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2324 kgReference

4WD IOOS ROPS Shipping

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2795 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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2823 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3294 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

Max front axle

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2816 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3792 kgReference

Straddle Steering wheel

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166 cmReference

IOOS Steering wheel

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183 cmReference

2141 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the 2141 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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65Reference

Battery CCA

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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Variants

5520

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utilityReference

5520N

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narrow chassisReference

5520HC

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high-cropReference

Capacities

Fuel

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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

John Deere 5520 attachments

5520 Serial Numbers

2002

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250001Reference

2003

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350001Reference

2004

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450001Reference

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 5520 Height

2WD Hood

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136 cmReference

4WD Hood

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140 cmReference

ROPS

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245 cmReference

IOOS ROPS

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265 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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199 cmReference

IOOS Height (Folded ROPS)

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217 cmReference

Cab

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255 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.4 l/hourReference

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.