Compare/John Deere 45C vs John Deere 5045D

John Deere 45C vs John Deere 5045D

Verdict: John Deere 45C vs John Deere 5045D

The John Deere 45C and the John Deere 5045D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. John Deere 45C is the lighter machine (1,584 kg vs 1,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5045D holds more fuel (60.6 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5045D is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). 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

45 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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rear diff lock standardReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

33.6 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

two paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2300Reference

Torque

130.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.0 LReference

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Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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49.5 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

open centerReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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SyncReverserReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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SyncReverser-8 F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

150.0 barReference

195.0 barReference

Pump flow

32.9 lpmReference

41.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/INReference

2Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1399 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1000 kgReference

1274 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2620Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2 (optional)Reference

Total flow

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65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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24.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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135.0 barReference

Control

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position and top-link draft controlReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

168 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

1584 kgReference

1900 kgReference

Front tire

240/40R16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

320/70R24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 240/40R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

145 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

199 cmReference

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Front tread

84 to 120 cmReference

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Rear tread

89 to 126 cmReference

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Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

Industrial front

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11L-15Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Shipping weight

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1900 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

623Reference

Variants

5045D

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2WD EconomyReference

5045E

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4WD Mid-specReference

John Deere 5045D attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 5045D Height

Hood

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136 cmReference

ROPS

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192 cmReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Front Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Open operator station. ROPS optional.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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IndiaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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179 ciReference

Crankcase oil volume

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9 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

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45 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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37 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,200 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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17.4 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,828 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.5 gpm (10.9 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,399.8 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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238.5 cmReference

Overall Length

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335 cmReference

Overall Width

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177.5 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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14.4 ( 4WD) inchesReference

Front axle clearance

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47.8 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,900.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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14.9x28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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6.0x16Reference

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.