Compare/John Deere 45C vs John Deere 5045E

John Deere 45C vs John Deere 5045E

Verdict: John Deere 45C vs John Deere 5045E

The John Deere 45C and the John Deere 5045E 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 2,299 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5045E holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5045E 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

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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

—

mechanical rearReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

40.1 LReference

68.1 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

2400Reference

Torque

130.0 NmReference

184.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

39.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

6.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Idle RPM

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800-2600Reference

Operating RPM

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1700-2400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

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

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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61.6 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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16.9:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Interval for engine oil change

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100 hrReference

Interval for engine coolant change

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10 qtsReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

partially synchronizedReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

mechanicalReference

Transmission

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SyncShuttleReference

Oil type

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JD Hy-GardReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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9F and 3RReference

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

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/INReference

2Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1399 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1000 kgReference

1447 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

Hydraulic system

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39.0 LReference

Capacity

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39.0 LReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 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

204 cmReference

Weight

1584 kgReference

2299 kgReference

Front tire

240/40R16Reference

8.3-24Reference

Rear tire

320/70R24Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

306 cmReference

350 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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8.3-24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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9.5-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Shipping weight

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2299 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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34 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

623Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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622 ampsReference

Variants

5045D

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2WD EconomyReference

5045E

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4WD Mid-specReference

Capacities

Fuel

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68.1 LReference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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9 qtsReference

John Deere 5045E attachments

John Deere 5045E 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

SCV control

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joystickReference

Rear Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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IndiaReference

Power

Max Power

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50 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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37 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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18.2 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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6.8 gpm (11.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,799.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and top-link draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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245.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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350 cmReference

Overall Width

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145.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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47.8 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,449.9 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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13.6-28 agReference

Rear wheel tread range

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55.8 to 71.1 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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7.5-16 agReference

Front Wheel tread range

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57 to 76.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.