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John Deere 4055 vs John Deere 5125R

Verdict: John Deere 4055 vs John Deere 5125R

The John Deere 4055 and the John Deere 5125R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4055 leads on rated power with 126 hp against 125 hp. John Deere 5125R is the lighter machine (4,300 kg vs 12,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5125R is the newer design (2017 vs 1988). In short: choose the John Deere 4055 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5125R 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

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Fit score

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Rated power

126 hp

125 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Eight power-shift gears (1-8) in four ranges (A-D) with power shuttle.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic frontReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Engine (net)

94.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

94.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

electronic high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

800-2400Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

1650-2200Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

25.6 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

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Max power

74.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

81.1 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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177.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

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100.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIIBReference

Emission control

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exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalyst, and diesel particulate filterReference

Rated Power (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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100.7 kWReference

Torque

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534.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

Command8Reference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

51.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

60.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

79.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

85.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

65.1 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

eight-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

65.1 LReference

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Pressure

174.4 barReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

100.3 lpmReference

117.0 lpmReference

SCV flow

78.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3302 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E/1000 (1.375)Reference

Rear valves

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4Reference

Mid valves

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3Reference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3080 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift (at ends)

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2854 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

246.0 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

271 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

267 cmReference

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Weight

12130 to 13955 poundsReference

4300 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

480/65R24Reference

2WD Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

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Length

402 cmReference

365 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

235 cmReference

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Height (cab)

295 cmReference

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Operating weight

6329 kgReference

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Rack-and-pinion rear axle

85 by 2870 mmReference

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Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

Rear tire

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540/65R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 480/65R24. Rear: 540/65R38Reference

Height

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269 cmReference

Shipping weight

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4300 kgReference

Max weight

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8600 kgReference

Front axle

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Suspended 4WDReference

John Deere 4055 attachments

4055 Serial Number Location

4055 Serial Numbers

1989

1001Reference

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1990

2501Reference

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1991

5001Reference

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1992

10001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

925Reference

550Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

25.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6068 kgReference

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Speeds

John Deere 5125R attachments

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.