Compare/John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5210

John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5210

Verdict: John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5210

The John Deere 2150 and the John Deere 5210 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. John Deere 5210 is the lighter machine (4,205 kg vs 4,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2150 holds more fuel (73.8 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5210 is the newer design (1998 vs 1983). 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

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Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab. Reverse only operates in low range.Reference

Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move.Reference

Original price

$21,455 (1983 4WD )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

73.8 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

28.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Fuel use

11.7 l/hourReference

10.6 l/hourReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.4:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

1600-2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

34.7 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Max power

28.4 kWReference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Engine

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39.5 kWReference

Power

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39.5 kWReference

Idle RPM

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825-2600Reference

Torque

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162.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Oil capacity

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43.5 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

John Deere Direction ReverserReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

34.7 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

196.9 barReference

Rear valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

49.2 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

load and depth controlReference

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Rear lift

917 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (with reverser)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/540EReference

Power at rated PTO speed

34.4 kWReference

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Valves

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5Reference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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134.8 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

4970 to 5670 poundsReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.9-24Reference

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2WD Length

305 cmReference

311 cmReference

4WD Length

311 cmReference

319 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

166 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

49 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

109 to 196 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

141 to 192 cmReference

2WD Shipping

2254 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2571 kgReference

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2WD Operating

2317 kgReference

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Ballasted

2689 kgReference

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Steering wheel

152 cmReference

159 cmReference

Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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37 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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131 to 198 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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1907 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2390 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2109 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2553 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

John Deere 2150 attachments

2150 Serial Number Location

2150 Serial Numbers

1983

433467Reference

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1984

505001Reference

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1985

532000Reference

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1986

562001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

ROPS Battery Group

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28HReference

Cab Battery Group

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31Reference

John Deere 2150 Height

Hood

140 cmReference

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Exhaust

198 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2211 kgReference

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Speeds

John Deere 5210 attachments

5210 Serial Number Location

5210 Serial Numbers

1998

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120000Reference

1999

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220001Reference

2000

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320001Reference

2001

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420001Reference

Links

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 5210 Height

2WD Hood

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142 cmReference

4WD Hood

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145 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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194 cmReference

Cab

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246 cmReference

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.