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John Deere 5010 vs John Deere 5125ML

Verdict: John Deere 5010 vs John Deere 5125ML

The John Deere 5010 and the John Deere 5125ML are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5125ML leads on rated power with 123 hp against 121 hp. John Deere 5125ML is the lighter machine (3,964 kg vs 12,270 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5125ML is the newer design (2018 vs 1963). In short: choose the John Deere 5125ML for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5010 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 5010 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 5125ML Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
121 hp
123 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 24.5-32 rear tires.Reference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
7,553Reference
Original price
$11,000 (1965)Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
81.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
79.0 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
32.2 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.559 mmReference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
90.3 kWReference
84.6 kWReference
Max power
79.0 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Fuel tank
143.8 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
12.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
91.9 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
91.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Syncro-RangeReference
Power 8Reference
Gears
8 forward and 3 reverseReference
32 forward and 16 reverseReference
Oil type
303 SpecialReference
Clutch
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
90.2 kWReference
85.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
90.3 kWReference
88.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
64.3 LReference
Type
closed centerReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
64.3 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
117.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
3/2Reference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
81.0 kWReference
86.1 kWReference
Rear valves
3Reference
Mid valves
0 to 2Reference
SCV flow
99.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
3568 kgReference
Engine RPM
1000@2103Reference
Capacities
Fuel
181.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
234 cmReference
Weight
12270 to 12925 poundsReference
3964 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Length
437 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
207 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
244 cmReference
Shipping weight
5565 kgReference
Operating weight
5862 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
226 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
172 cmReference
5010 Serial Number Location
5010 Serial Numbers
1963
1000Reference
1964
4501Reference
1965
8000Reference
Final
10681Reference
Electrical
Charging system
Delco-Remy or Prestolite generatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
4Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
115Reference
Ground
negativeReference
Test results
Fuel use
30.3 l/hourReference
25.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
6429 kgReference
3740 kgReference
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.

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