Compare/John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5225

John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5225

Verdict: John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5225

The John Deere 2355 and the John Deere 5225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5225 is the lighter machine (5,350 kg vs 5,965 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5225 is the newer design (2005 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.Reference

With 16.90-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward speeds.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

2355N

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

84.0 LReference

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Engine

47.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

34.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

86 x 105 mmReference

Power

47.7 kWReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

20.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300 (TSS)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

10.0 LReference

43.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.7 kWReference

34.5 kWReference

Max power

34.8 kWReference

35.5 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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41.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power (gross)

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41.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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paper and felt elementsReference

Idle RPM

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900-2625Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Transmission

John Deere Collar Shift ReverserReference

John Deere PowrReverser Hi/LoReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

Oil type

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[30o↔-40oC]Reference

122o↔-10oF [50o↔-23oC]

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: Hy-GardReference

86o↔-40oF [30o↔-40oC]

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: Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.7 kWReference

35.5 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

195.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

87.1 lpmReference

73.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1482 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift

1529 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (TSS)Reference

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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43.5 LReference

Capacity

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43.5 LReference

Rear valves

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1 to 3Reference

Mid valves

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0, 2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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51.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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22.3 lpmReference

Steering press.

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134.9 barReference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1700Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

5965 to 7552 poundsReference

5350 to 6580 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2705 kgReference

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2WD cab Shipping

3150 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3010 kgReference

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4WD cab Shipping

3425 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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347 cmReference

4WD Length

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359 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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38 cmReference

Flange rear axle

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1455 mmReference

Shipping

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2984 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2562 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

Steering wheel

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175 cmReference

John Deere 2355 attachments

2355 Serial Number Location

2355 Serial Numbers

1987

600000Reference

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1988

624800Reference

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1989

653366Reference

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1990

685855Reference

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1991

717916Reference

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1992

746510Reference

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1993

775104Reference

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1994

803700Reference

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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

950Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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70Reference

Cab Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 31Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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126.8 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Front diff.

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4.5 LReference

John Deere 5225 attachments

5225 Serial Number Location

5225 Serial Numbers

2005

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120001Reference

2006

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220001Reference

2007

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320001Reference

2008

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420001Reference

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 49 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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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 5225 Height

2WD Hood

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134 cmReference

4WD Hood

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136 cmReference

ROPS

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258 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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208 cmReference

Cab

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243 cmReference

Exhaust

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221 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.