Compare/John Deere 5020 vs John Deere 7525 High-Crop

John Deere 5020 vs John Deere 7525 High-Crop

Verdict: John Deere 5020 vs John Deere 7525 High-Crop

The John Deere 5020 and the John Deere 7525 High-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7525 High-Crop leads on rated power with 135 hp against 133 hp. John Deere 7525 High-Crop is the lighter machine (5,942 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 7525 High-Crop is the newer design (2009 vs 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 7525 High-Crop 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

Four power shift speeds (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with power shuttle.Reference

Total built

5,806 row-cropReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

90.9 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 127 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.9:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12 (late)Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

19.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

31.2 LReference

20.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.711 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

105.4 kWReference

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Max power

90.9 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

6-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.75x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled | 33 qtsReference

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Fuel tank

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249.8 LReference

Engine

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115.6 kWReference

Power

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115.6 kWReference

Idle RPM

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850-2250Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2100Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

PowrQuadReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

forward and reverse options

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

104.4 kWReference

100.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

105.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIIN/IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@1995Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

95.8 kWReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3805 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

257.4 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

276 cmReference

Weight

14510 to 17350 poundsReference

5942 kgReference

Front tire

9.50-20Reference

320/90R50Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38 (row-crop)Reference

320/90R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 320/90R50. Rear: 320/90R50Reference

Length

437 cmReference

477 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

209 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

249 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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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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Shipping weight

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5942 kgReference

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

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category III/IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

209.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

437.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

243.3 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

43.9 cmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

powerReference

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Variants

7525

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row-cropReference

7525HC

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high-cropReference

7525 High-Crop Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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154Reference

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.