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John Deere 5036C vs John Deere 946

Verdict: John Deere 5036C vs John Deere 946

The John Deere 5036C and the John Deere 946 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5036C leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. John Deere 946 is the lighter machine (1,080 kg vs 1,730 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5036C holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5036C is the newer design (2011 vs 1996). In short: choose the John Deere 5036C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 946 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 5036C Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 946 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
30 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
GoldiniReference
With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference
Four gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Steering
powerReference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.0 LReference
20.1 LReference
Engine
26.8 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
Power
26.8 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2800Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
2.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
191mm hydraulic discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
Type
collar shift gearReference
synchronizedReference
Pump flow
20.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
17.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
INReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1000 kgReference
1000 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1575Reference
1000@2615Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
186 cmReference
151 cmReference
Weight
1730 kgReference
1080 kgReference
Front tire
6.0x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4x28Reference
Ag front
6.0x16Reference
Ag rear
12.4x28Reference
Length
292 cmReference
274 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
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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