Compare/John Deere 5020 vs John Deere 6135R

John Deere 5020 vs John Deere 6135R

Verdict: John Deere 5020 vs John Deere 6135R

The John Deere 5020 and the John Deere 6135R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6135R leads on rated power with 135 hp against 133 hp. John Deere 6135R is the lighter machine (6,400 kg vs 14,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6135R is the newer design (2016 vs 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 6135R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5020 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

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Rated power

133 hp

135 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Hydro-mechanical continuous transmission.Reference

Total built

5,806 row-cropReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

90.9 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12 (late)Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

31.2 LReference

27.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.711 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

105.4 kWReference

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Max power

90.9 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

6-cylinderReference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,200Reference

2,100 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

4.75x5.00 inchesReference

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

16.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 33 qtsReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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305.1 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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15.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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101.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

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94.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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124.0 kWReference

Rated Power (net)

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94.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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101.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (net)

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116.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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124.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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high-pressure common railReference

Idle RPM

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850-2250Reference

Operating RPM

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1550-2100Reference

Torque

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632.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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211.4 kgReference

Interval for engine oil change

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750 hrReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

AutoPowrReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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Transmission Type

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Power QuadReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

104.4 kWReference

102.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

105.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

276 ciReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

113.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIINReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@1969Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

95.8 kWReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4350 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIINReference

Front lift (at ends)

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3299 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

257.4 LReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

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15.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

276 cmReference

Weight

14510 to 17350 poundsReference

6400 kgReference

Front tire

9.50-20Reference

480/70R28Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38 (row-crop)Reference

580/70R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 24.5-32 (standard)Reference

Front: 480/70R28. Rear: 580/70R38Reference

Length

437 cmReference

487 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

255 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

209 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

249 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

52 cmReference

Front tread

163 to 207 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 304 cmReference

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Shipping

7339 kgReference

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Operating

7869 kgReference

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Ballasted

8904 kgReference

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Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 270/95R38. Rear: 300/95R52Reference

Height (cab)

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293 cmReference

Shipping weight

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6400 kgReference

Max weight

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10450 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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50 cmReference

5020 Serial Numbers

1966

12000Reference

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1967

15550Reference

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1968

20399Reference

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1969

24039Reference

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1970

26624Reference

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1971

30003Reference

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1972

30613Reference

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Final

31130Reference

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Questions

Test results

Fuel use

34.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6780 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

PTO Power

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138 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

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1,000@1,969 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

closed center PFCReference

Remote Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIReference

Category IIINReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIINReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

209.3 cmReference

293.6 cmReference

Overall Length

437.6 cmReference

487.2 cmReference

Overall Width

243.3 cmReference

255 cmReference

Front axle clearance

43.9 cmReference

52.8 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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293.6 cmReference

Overall weight

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6,400.2 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

powerReference

PowerReference

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

6135R Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, near the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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154Reference

Speeds

Power

Max Power

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166.3 hpReference

Rated Power

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135.4 hpReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Standard tires (ag): 580/70R38Reference

Front Wheel Type

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Standard tires (ag): 480/70R28Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

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.