Compare/John Deere 2155 vs John Deere 5220

John Deere 2155 vs John Deere 5220

Verdict: John Deere 2155 vs John Deere 5220

The John Deere 2155 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 5,105 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 1987). 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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John Deere

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John Deere

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Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

67.0 LReference

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Engine

41.0 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

27.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500 (TSS)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.0 LReference

43.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

34.0 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Max power

27.9 kWReference

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Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

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 change

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100 hReference

Transmission

John Deere Collar Shift ReverserReference

John Deere PowrReverserReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

CST PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

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TSS PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

34.0 kWReference

34.4 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1172 kgReference

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

540@2070Reference

540E@1700Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

33.3 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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43.5 LReference

Capacity

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43.5 LReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

5105 to 5986 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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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 10.5-18. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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2WD Length

305 cmReference

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4WD Length

311 cmReference

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2WD Width

174 cmReference

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4WD Width

183 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

125 to 201 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

134 to 196 cmReference

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Rear tread

119 to 179 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2390 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2715 kgReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

2315 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

148 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

152 cmReference

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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

Steering wheel

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175 cmReference

John Deere 2155 attachments

2155 Serial Number Location

2155 Serial Numbers

1987

600000Reference

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1988

624800Reference

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1989

652073Reference

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1990

686146Reference

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1991

717916Reference

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1992

746510Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

400Reference

950 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 2155 Height

2WD Hood

134 cmReference

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4WD Hood

141 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

172 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

223 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

11.0 l/hourReference

10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

1803 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

Links

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

Hood

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136 cmReference

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.