Compare/John Deere 2350 vs John Deere 5300

John Deere 2350 vs John Deere 5300

Verdict: John Deere 2350 vs John Deere 5300

The John Deere 2350 and the John Deere 5300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5300 is the lighter machine (4,550 kg vs 6,810 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5300 is the newer design (1992 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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John Deere

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference

Original price

$23,770 (1983 4WD )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

90.8 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

34.8 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2500Reference

1600-2400Reference

Torque

217.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

12.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

45.0 LReference

8.5 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Power at rated engine speed

41.9 kWReference

37.8 kWReference

Max power

34.8 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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41.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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41.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

John Deere Direction ReverserReference

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.9 kWReference

37.8 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

189.6 barReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

load and depth controlReference

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

1240 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2382Reference

540@2400Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

41.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

6810 to 8220 poundsReference

720 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Optional 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

21.5L-16.1Reference

22.5LL-16.1Reference

2WD Length

335 cmReference

313 cmReference

4WD Length

338 cmReference

325 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

155 cmReference

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Height (cab)

256 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

42 cmReference

2WD cab Shipping

3411 kgReference

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4WD cab Shipping

3728 kgReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

3089 kgReference

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Ballasted

3261 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

2WD Lawn/turf front

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27/9.5-15Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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12LL-16Reference

Width

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179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

Flange rear axle

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1455 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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131 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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131 to 202 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2063 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2249 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2472 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2658 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2271 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3674 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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3823 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5670 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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163 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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164 cmReference

John Deere 2350 attachments

2350 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

33Reference

40Reference

Cab Charging amps

55Reference

60Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2580 kgReference

2353 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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83.3 LReference

John Deere 5300 attachments

5300 Serial Numbers

1992

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120000Reference

1993

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230000Reference

1994

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231671Reference

1995

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430180Reference

1996

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530001Reference

1997

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630000Reference

Location:

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On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

Links

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

Bucket width

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101 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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398 cmReference

Loading height

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256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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197°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2109 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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898 kgReference

John Deere 5300 Height

2WD Hood

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136 cmReference

4WD Hood

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138 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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192 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.