Compare/John Deere 4066R vs John Deere 5403

John Deere 4066R vs John Deere 5403

Verdict: John Deere 4066R vs John Deere 5403

The John Deere 4066R and the John Deere 5403 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 65 hp. John Deere 4066R is the lighter machine (3,770 kg vs 4,725 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4066R is the newer design (2014 vs 2007). 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

65 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Image courtesy of Jeff ZuressReference

The SyncShuttle (also identified as Top Shaft Synchronizer or TSS) is available on the 4WD models. Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Shifting speeds may be done while in motion, using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Original price

$65,850 (20265 hydro Cab)Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

4066M

base modelReference

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4066R

deluxe modelReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.1 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

48.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

high-pressure common railReference

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Compression

19.1:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Idle RPM

950-2750Reference

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Torque

207.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1690Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

FourReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Cylinder liners

Cast-in-blockReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

178 NmReference

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Injection pump type

High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Aspiration

Turbocharged and charge air cooledReference

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Bore and stroke

86 x 90 mmReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

LiquidReference

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Engine

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55.2 kWReference

Power

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55.2 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Max power

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49.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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48.5 kWReference

Transmission

eHydroReference

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Clutch disk diameter wet clutch

129 mm\\n5.08 in.Reference

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Gear Shift Location

PRT - Left-hand sideReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

40.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

38.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

47.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

47.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

193.1 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

38.6 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

21.6 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1419 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1134 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1750Reference

540@2400Reference

PTO (claimed)

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47.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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49.4 kWReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Cab Fuel

52.2 LReference

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Front Axle capacity

1,600.3 kgReference

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Rear Axle capacity

2,400.4 kgReference

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Fuel tank

Cab - 52.2 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

5.3 LReference

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Fuel

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71.9 LReference

Front axle

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5.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

185 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

650 kgReference

4725 to 5122 poundsReference

Front tire

8.00-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Ag front

8.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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Length

331 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

254 cmReference

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Height (cab)

247 cmReference

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4WD ROPS Weight

1710 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

2120 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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Front tread

136 cmReference

144 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

152 cmReference

141 to 182 cmReference

2WD Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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9.5-24Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2143 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2323 kgReference

2WD Operating

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2245 kgReference

John Deere 4066R attachments

4066R Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

770Reference

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery size

770 CCAReference

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Alternator size

75 ampReference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 485A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 485A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

233 cmReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

355 cmReference

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Loading height

200 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

170°Reference

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Bucket force

1701 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1110 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

Yanmar @ 4TNV86CHT-MJTReference

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Lubrication

PressurizedReference

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Air cleaner

Dual element with electronic restriction indicatorReference

paper and feltReference

Cruise control

StandardReference

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Creeper

SpeedMatch standardReference

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SCV control

Joystick: AvailableReference

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Rollover protective structure

Type\\nFoldable\\nYesReference

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Platform

FlatReference

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Power

Max Power

65 hp (2,600 rpm)Reference

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PTO

PTO Power

51.9 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO Control

IndependentReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 rpmReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Multi-plate wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

65.8 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Single gearReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

23.5 L/min (42.3 L/min)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Ground Clearance

35.1 cmReference

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Turning radius

2.8 mReference

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Overall weight

1,710 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

14.4 °C\\n58 °FReference

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Cab Noise level

78 dBAReference

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Cab Front visibility

360 degreeReference

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Cab Seat equipment

Air suspension with swivelReference

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5403 Serial Numbers

Location:

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On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.1 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.