Compare/John Deere 2446F vs John Deere 5400N

John Deere 2446F vs John Deere 5400N

Verdict: John Deere 2446F vs John Deere 5400N

The John Deere 2446F and the John Deere 5400N 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 4,763 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 1995). 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

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-speed gear shift (1-4), three-range shift (A-C), and left-hand reverser. Gear shifts are synchronized with clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for range and direction shifts.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

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 paper 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

Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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51.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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51.0 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

50.7 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Type

synchronizedReference

partially synchronizedReference

Pressure

180.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

2/1/1NReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2150 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

2249 kgReference

4763 to 5072 poundsReference

Front tire

10.0/75-15.3Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

380/70R24Reference

12.4-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

330 cmReference

342 cmReference

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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Width

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121 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2160 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2300 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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24 cmReference

Steering wheel

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145 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

5400

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utility tractorReference

John Deere 5400N attachments

5400N Serial Numbers

1995

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460116Reference

1996

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560001Reference

1997

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660000Reference

John Deere 5400N Height

2WD Hood

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125 cmReference

4WD Hood

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128 cmReference

ROPS

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218 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.