Compare/John Deere 2305 vs John Deere A

John Deere 2305 vs John Deere A

Verdict: John Deere 2305 vs John Deere A

The John Deere 2305 and the John Deere A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. John Deere 2305 is the lighter machine (1,450 kg vs 1,715 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere A holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 20.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2305 is the newer design (2005 vs 1934). 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

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 26x12.00-12 R4 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Total built

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300,000Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

18.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.1 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 82 mmReference

140 x 165 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

18.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

23.4:1Reference

4.45:1Reference

Rated RPM

3000Reference

975Reference

Operating RPM

1170-3170Reference

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Torque

56.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

3000Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

36.0 LReference

Oil capacity

12.9 LReference

8.8 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

2-cylinder 4-valveReference

Rated engine speed

3,000 RPMReference

975Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

18.9 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

2.99x3.23 inchesReference

5.50x6.50 inchesReference

Compression ratio

23.4:1Reference

4.45:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooled horizontal | 38 qtsReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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13.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Plows

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2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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14.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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18.4 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter type

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manualReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.533 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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18.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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17.6 kWReference

Max power

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14.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

hydrostatic - infinite F and (2-range)RReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

12.9 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

12.9 LReference

309 ciReference

Pressure

137.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

11.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

19.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

8.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I (limited)Reference

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Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

308 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (tested)

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17.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

20.8 LReference

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Front axle

2.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

20.8 LReference

53.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

13.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

145 cmReference

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Weight

1450 to 1865 poundsReference

1715 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Industrial front

18x8.5-10Reference

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Industrial rear

26x12.00-12Reference

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Length

260 cmReference

314 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

219 cmReference

Height (hood)

106 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

196 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

19 cmReference

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Front tread

100 cmReference

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Rear tread

85 cmReference

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Shipping

657 kgReference

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Operating

845 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

750 kgReference

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Max rear axle

669 kgReference

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Front tire

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24x4Reference

Rear tire

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50x6Reference

Ag front

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5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

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9/10/11.25x36Reference

Height

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162 cmReference

John Deere 2305 attachments

2305 Serial Number Location

2305 Serial Numbers

2005

100001Reference

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2006

200001Reference

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2007

320001Reference

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2008

420001Reference

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2009

520001Reference

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2010

620001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

254.9 kgReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post fixed ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

24.1 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

18 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

5.2 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

1,987 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

2.3 gpm (2.9 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category I (limited)Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

196.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

260.6 cmReference

315 cmReference

Overall Width

114 cmReference

210.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance

19.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

657.7 kgReference

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Overall Height

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152.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

26x12.00-12 inchesReference

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Rear wheel tread range

85.3 cmReference

50x6 steel, 9Reference

Front Wheel Type

18x8.5-10 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

100.6 cmReference

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Variants

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Row-cropReference

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Standard front axleReference

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OrchardReference

AOS

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narrow orchardReference

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Adjustable wide-frontReference

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Single front wheelReference

AWH

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High-crop, adjustable wide-frontReference

ANH

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High-crop, single-front wheelReference

A Serial Number Location

A Serial Numbers

1934

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410000Reference

1935

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412866Reference

1936

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424025Reference

1937

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442151Reference

1938

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466787Reference

1939

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477000Reference

1940

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488000Reference

1941

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499000Reference

1942

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510239Reference

1943

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520004Reference

1944

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524423Reference

1945

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542700Reference

1946

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555334Reference

1947

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569610Reference

1948

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587349Reference

1949

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611921Reference

1950

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640246Reference

1951

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666307Reference

1952

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682602Reference

Final

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703384Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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9.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1325 kgReference

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.