Compare/John Deere 5036C vs John Deere 950

John Deere 5036C vs John Deere 950

Verdict: John Deere 5036C vs John Deere 950

The John Deere 5036C and the John Deere 950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. John Deere 5036C is the lighter machine (1,730 kg vs 2,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5036C is the newer design (2011 vs 1978). 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

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

With 12.4x28 rear tires.Reference

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

powerReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$12,000 (1988 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

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Engine

26.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

90 x 90 mmReference

Power

26.8 kWReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

20.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2400Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.5 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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23.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.4 kWReference

Max power

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16.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,400Reference

Bore and stroke

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3.54x3.54 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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20.4:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooled | 6.5 qtsReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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210mm dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Type

collar shift gearReference

gearReference

Pump flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live two-stage clutchReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1575Reference

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PTO (tested)

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20.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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19.9 LReference

Capacity

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19.9 LReference

Pressure

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140.0 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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20.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

186 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1730 kgReference

589 kgReference

Front tire

6.0x16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

12.4x28Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

6.0x16Reference

5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

12.4x28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

292 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

173 cmReference

135 cmReference

Ground clearance

37 cmReference

38 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27/8.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-28Reference

Height (hood)

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134 cmReference

Front tread

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114 to 144 cmReference

Rear tread

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115 to 150 cmReference

4WD Shipping

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1360 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1224 kgReference

Ballasted

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1639 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

25Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

88Reference

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Battery CCA

—

570Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Total cold cranking amps

—

570Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

—

32.2 LReference

John Deere 950 attachments

950 Serial Number Location

950 Serial Numbers

1978

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1024Reference

1979

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5229Reference

1980

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10453Reference

1981

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14893Reference

1982

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16204Reference

1983

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18204Reference

1984

—

20007Reference

1985

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23001Reference

1986

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26001Reference

1987

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28501Reference

1988

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30082Reference

Final

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31853Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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213 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 1550 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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172 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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332 cmReference

Loading height

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166 cmReference

Bucket force

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1409 kgReference

John Deere 1550 Backhoe

Digging depth

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236 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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666 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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7.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1386 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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YanmarReference

Power

Rated Power

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31 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,030 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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134.9 cmReference

Overall Length

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309.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11.2-24, 12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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5.00-15Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.