Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 5036C

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 5036C

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 5036C

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 5036C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. John Deere 2720 is the lighter machine (894 kg vs 1,730 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5036C holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5036C is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Two-range hydrostatic operated with foot pedals. Tractor but be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

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Compression

19.1:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Operating RPM

1200-2650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.0 kWReference

2.5 kWReference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

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Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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26.8 kWReference

Power

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26.8 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic: Infinite (2-range) F and Infinite (2-range) RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

collar shift gearReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

17.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

567 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Engine RPM

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540@1575Reference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

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Front axle

3.9 LReference

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Capacity

100.2 ciReference

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Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

45.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

894 kgReference

1730 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

173 cmReference

Operating weight

894 kgReference

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Max weight

1980 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

27 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

95 cmReference

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Front tire

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6.0x16Reference

Rear tire

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12.4x28Reference

Ag front

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6.0x16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4x28Reference

Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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Battery AH

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88Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 46 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 46 BackhoeReference

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John Deere 2720 Height

Hood

119 cmReference

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ROPS

175 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

31.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

23.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,421 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5.5 gpm (5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

227.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

276.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

133.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

33 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

27.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

894.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

36x14.00-15 inchesReference

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Rear wheel tread range

95.5 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

23x8.5-12 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

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Speeds

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.