Compare/John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5300

John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5300

Verdict: John Deere 2355 vs John Deere 5300

The John Deere 2355 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 5,965 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 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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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

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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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

32.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

47.7 kWReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300 (TSS)Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

10.0 LReference

8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.7 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

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Transmission

John Deere Collar Shift ReverserReference

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

41.7 kWReference

37.8 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

Total flow

87.1 lpmReference

68.9 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

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Pump flow

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43.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Control

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position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

5965 to 7552 poundsReference

720 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

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

2063 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

3150 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

3010 kgReference

2249 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

3425 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Lawn/turf front

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27/9.5-15Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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12LL-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LL-16.1Reference

2WD Length

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313 cmReference

4WD Length

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325 cmReference

Width

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179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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42 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 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 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

120000Reference

1993

775104Reference

230000Reference

1994

803700Reference

231671Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

400Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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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

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.