Compare/John Deere 4300 vs John Deere 5036C

John Deere 4300 vs John Deere 5036C

Verdict: John Deere 4300 vs John Deere 5036C

The John Deere 4300 and the John Deere 5036C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4300 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 31 hp. John Deere 4300 is the lighter machine (1,360 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 is the newer design (2011 vs 1998). In short: choose the John Deere 4300 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5036C 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

32 hp

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser on steering column. Gears may be shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.Reference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

24.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

22.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

22.5 kWReference

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Power (gross)

24.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

950-2810Reference

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Operating RPM

950-2700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.4 kWReference

2.5 kWReference

Coolant capacity

5.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Fuel tank

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45.0 LReference

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

SyncReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

19.0 kWReference

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Gear Hydraulic system

23.8 LReference

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Hydro Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

collar shift gearReference

Gear Capacity

23.8 LReference

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Hydro Capacity

25.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Total flow

50.3 lpmReference

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Oil type

[26o↔-40oC]Reference

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122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

: JD Hy-GardReference

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80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

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Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

17.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

997 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discs, two clutch packs with nine four-inch discs eachReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2100@2700Reference

540@1575Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

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Front axle

4.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

688 kgReference

1730 kgReference

Front tire

5-15Reference

6.0x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 5-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Industrial rear

15-19.5Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

292 cmReference

Width

127 cmReference

173 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

34 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

1450 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1999 kgReference

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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 4300 attachments

4300 Serial Number Location

4300 Serial Numbers

1998

130000Reference

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1999

230000Reference

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2000

330000Reference

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2001

430000Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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88Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 48 BackhoeReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

337 cmReference

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Loading height

208 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1691 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

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John Deere 48 Backhoe

Transport height

205 cmReference

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John Deere 4300 Height

Hood

135 cmReference

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ROPS

228 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.