Compare/John Deere 2446F vs John Deere 5400

John Deere 2446F vs John Deere 5400

Verdict: John Deere 2446F vs John Deere 5400

The John Deere 2446F and the John Deere 5400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. John Deere 2446F is the lighter machine (2,249 kg vs 4,560 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2446F is the newer design (1996 vs 1992). 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

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

John DeereReference

Four gears in two ranges with shuttle.Reference

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

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

mechanical rearReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementsReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

248.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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51.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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39.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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51.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Max power

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39.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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45.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

50.7 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

180.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2150 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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46.7 kWReference

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

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

191 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

2249 kgReference

720 kgReference

Front tire

10.0/75-15.3Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

380/70R24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.0/75-15.3. Rear: 380/70R24Reference

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Length

330 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

137 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

216 cmReference

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Max weight

3299 kgReference

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2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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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319 cmReference

4WD Length

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332 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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44 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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45 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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129 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread

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153 to 204 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2068 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2299 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2476 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2707 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2321 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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166 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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168 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Variants

5400N

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narrow, orchard tractorReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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83.3 LReference

John Deere 5400 attachments

5400 Serial Numbers

1992

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130000Reference

1993

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240000Reference

1994

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------Reference

1995

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440274Reference

1996

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540001Reference

1997

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640000Reference

Location:

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

Links

Attachment overview

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 5400 Height

2WD Hood

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136 cmReference

4WD Hood

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140 cmReference

ROPS

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230 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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197 cmReference

Cab

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251 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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14.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2649 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.