Search
John Deere 4020 vs John Deere 5525N
Verdict: John Deere 4020 vs John Deere 5525N
The John Deere 4020 and the John Deere 5525N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 91 hp. John Deere 5525N is the lighter machine (5,483 kg vs 8,225 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5525N is the newer design (2005 vs 1963). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
91 hp
91 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Power Shift allows shift-on-the-move between gears without clutching.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand power shuttle and two-speed push-button power shift. Gears may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Factories
MexicoReference
—
Total built
17,732 (standard)Reference
—
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
—
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
—
Steering
—
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
600
industrialReference
—
4020
row-cropReference
—
5525
—
utilityReference
4020S
standardReference
—
4020HC
high-cropReference
—
5525N
—
narrow-profileReference
5525 Hi-Crop
—
high-clearanceReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
62.5 kWReference
—
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 108 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Compression
9.0:1Reference
17.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
650-2500Reference
825-2625Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
—
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
11.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.711 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Early Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
—
Late Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
—
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
—
Point gap
0.406 mmReference
—
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
71.5 kWReference
—
Max power
62.0 kWReference
—
Fuel Type
DieselReference
—
Rated engine speed
2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
—
Bore and stroke
4.25x4.75 inchesReference
—
Compression ratio
16.5:1 | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1Reference
—
Cooling system
liquid-cooled inline | 24 qtsReference
viscous drive fan with single thermostatReference
Engine (gross)
—
67.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
—
67.9 kWReference
Fuel system
—
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
—
dry dual elementReference
Starter
—
electricReference
Oil change
—
500 h (Deere PLUS-50)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
Hi/Lo PowrReverserReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
303 SpecialReference
[-40o↔30oC]Reference
-10o↔122oF [-23o↔50oC]
—
: JD Hy-GardReference
-40o↔86oF [-40o↔30oC]
—
: JD Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
71.5 kWReference
—
Syncro-Range Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
—
Power Shift Hydraulic system
45.4 LReference
—
Type
full power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Syncro-Range Capacity
37.9 LReference
—
Power Shift Capacity
45.4 LReference
—
Pressure
155.1 barReference
195.0 barReference
Valves
1Reference
—
SCV flow
22.7 lpmReference
—
Total flow
68.1 lpmReference
—
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1719 kgReference
—
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
1000@2400Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
—
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
—
Power at rated PTO speed
67.1 kWReference
—
PTO (claimed)
—
55.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
—
45.4 LReference
Rear valves
—
2 or 3Reference
Mid valves
—
2 (optional)Reference
Pump flow
—
69.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
—
94.2 lpmReference
Steering press.
—
131.0 barReference
Control
—
top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
—
1530 kgReference
Clutch
—
Electro-hydraulicReference
Capacities
Gasoline Fuel
128.7 LReference
—
Diesel Fuel
128.7 LReference
—
LP-gas Fuel
170.3 LReference
—
Capacity
404 ciReference
45.4 LReference
Fuel tank
128.7 LReference
—
Fuel
—
71.9 LReference
Front hubs
—
0.6 LReference
Front diff.
—
5.0 LReference
Dimensions
Row crop Wheelbase
247 cmReference
—
Standard Wheelbase
254 cmReference
—
Weight
8225 to 9560 poundsReference
5483 to 5837 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
—
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
—
Ag front
7.50-18 (standard)Reference
—
Ag rear
18.4-34 (standard)Reference
—
Length
383 cmReference
384 cmReference
Width
227 cmReference
125 cmReference
Regular rear axle
85 by 2311 mmReference
—
Long rear axle
85 by 2641 mmReference
—
Extra long rear axle
85 by 2844 mmReference
—
Front tread
123 to 208 cmReference
—
Rear tread
170 to 266 cmReference
—
Shipping
3773 kgReference
2623 kgReference
Operating
4336 kgReference
—
Ballasted
6341 kgReference
—
Row-crop Steering wheel
197 cmReference
—
Standard Steering wheel
198 cmReference
—
2WD Wheelbase
—
218 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
—
207 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
—
48 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
—
45 cmReference
Steering wheel
—
167 cmReference
John Deere 4020 attachments
4020 Serial Number Location
4020 Serial Numbers
1964
65000Reference
—
1965
91000Reference
—
1966
119000Reference
—
1967
145660Reference
—
1968
173982Reference
—
1969
201000Reference
—
1970
222160Reference
—
1971
250000Reference
—
1972
260791Reference
—
Final
270288Reference
—
Electrical
Ground
floating (24V)Reference
negativeReference
Charging system
Motorola alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
120 (optional)Reference
Batteries
1 (12V system)Reference
—
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
75Reference
—
Battery size
75 AHReference
—
Battery options
2 (24V system), 1 (12V system) | 2 12VReference
—
Battery CCA
—
750Reference
Battery Group
—
BCI 31Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 4020 Height
Standard Exhaust
224 cmReference
—
Row crop Exhaust
225 cmReference
—
Test results
Fuel use
25.0 l/hourReference
—
Max pull
4834 kgReference
—
Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
—
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
—
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
—
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
Option 1: 10 gal\\nOption 2: closed centerReference
—
Maximum operating pressure
2,250 psiReference
—
Remote Valves
1Reference
—
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIReference
—
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
247.7 cmReference
—
Overall Height
224.2 cmReference
—
Overall Length
383.5 cmReference
—
Overall Width
227.6 cmReference
—
Rear Axle Width
8.6 cmReference
—
Rear Axle Length
264.2 cmReference
—
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
15.5-38 (row crop), 18.4-34 (standard) inchReference
—
Front Wheel tread range
6.00-16 (row crop), 7.50-18 (standard)Reference
—
5525N Serial Numbers
Location:
—
Front left side of tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
John Deere 5525N Height
Hood
—
140 cmReference
ROPS
—
195 cmReference
Cab
—
254 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.


