Compare/John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 5105

John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 5105

Verdict: John Deere 4005 vs John Deere 5105

The John Deere 4005 and the John Deere 5105 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4005 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. John Deere 4005 is the lighter machine (2,954 kg vs 3,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4005 is the newer design (2008 vs 2000). In short: choose the John Deere 4005 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5105 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

41 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Three speeds, plus reverse on gear shift lever with A, B, and C ranges. Synchronized shifting between the forward speeds using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift to reverse or shift ranges.Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

31.2 kWReference

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Engine

28.3 kWReference

34.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

28.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

31.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.8 LReference

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

26.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,700 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Idle RPM

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825-2500Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-2300Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.2 kWReference

Max power

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35.5 kWReference

Transmission

Collar ShiftReference

SyncReverserReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

Collar Shift 9F and 3RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

26.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

26.1 LReference

32.2 LReference

Pressure

156.0 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

2Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

41.3 lpmReference

Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

24.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

916 kgReference

1356 kgReference

Rear PTO

continuousReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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35.5 kWReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Engine RPM

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540@2300Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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35.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

32.2 LReference

84.8 LReference

Max capacity

2374 kgReference

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Fuel tank

32.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

5.6 qtsReference

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Front axle

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4.5 LReference

Front hubs

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0.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

2954 to 3175 poundsReference

3850 to 4500 poundsReference

Front tire

6.5-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

8-16 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

314 cmReference

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Height (hood)

129 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

215 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

122 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

137 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

117 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

116 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

1339 kgReference

1746 kgReference

4WD Shipping

1440 kgReference

1939 kgReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Length

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276 cmReference

4WD Length

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326 cmReference

Width

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175 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

2WD ROPS Operating

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1871 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2041 kgReference

Steering wheel

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155 cmReference

John Deere 4005 attachments

4005 Serial Numbers

2008

000100Reference

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2009

210001Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4005, below the PTO shaft.Reference

On the right side of the 5105 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

770Reference

950 (late)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

770 ccaReference

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Battery Group

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28HReference

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

41.9 hpReference

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Rated Power

37.9 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

35 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 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)

13 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,262 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

4.5 gpm (8.5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

215.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

315 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,440.2 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

14.9-24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

117.3 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

6.5-16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

137.2 cmReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

OptionalReference

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John Deere 5105 attachments

5105 Serial Numbers

2000

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110001Reference

2001

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210001Reference

2002

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310001Reference

2003

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410001Reference

2004

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510001Reference

2005

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610001Reference

2006

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710001Reference

2007

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810001Reference

John Deere 5105 Height

Hood

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130 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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189 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

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.