Compare/John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5220

John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5220

Verdict: John Deere 2150 vs John Deere 5220

The John Deere 2150 and the John Deere 5220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. John Deere 5220 is the lighter machine (3,576 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 5220 is the newer design (2001 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

Fit score

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

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 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

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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Engine

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39.5 kWReference

Power

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39.5 kWReference

Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Torque

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162.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

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

Transmission

John Deere Direction ReverserReference

John Deere 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

193.1 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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Hydraulic system

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43.5 LReference

Capacity

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43.5 LReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1700Reference

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

6.5-16Reference

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: 16.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16.9-24Reference

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2WD Length

305 cmReference

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4WD Length

311 cmReference

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Width

174 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

51 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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Front tread

109 to 196 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 200 cmReference

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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

175 cmReference

ROPS Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Cab Wheelbase

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200 cmReference

4WD Cab Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Ag front

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6.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

2WD ROPS Length

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347 cmReference

4WD ROPS Length

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359 cmReference

2WD Cab Length

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354 cmReference

4WD Cab Length

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360 cmReference

ROPS Width

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180 cmReference

Cab Width

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176 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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2735 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3197 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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2816 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3792 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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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

John Deere 2150 Height

Hood

140 cmReference

136 cmReference

Exhaust

198 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2211 kgReference

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Speeds

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 5220 attachments

5220 Serial Numbers

2002

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220001Reference

2003

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320001Reference

2004

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420001Reference

Location:

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

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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 5220 Height

ROPS

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210 cmReference

Cab

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247 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.