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John Deere 5039C vs John Deere R

Verdict: John Deere 5039C vs John Deere R

The John Deere 5039C and the John Deere R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere R leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. John Deere 5039C is the lighter machine (1,730 kg vs 7,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere R holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5039C is the newer design (2015 vs 1949). In short: choose the John Deere R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5039C 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 5039C Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere R Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
35 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference
The tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears.Reference
Steering
powerReference
Total built
21,293Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.0 LReference
83.3 LReference
Engine
29.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
146 x 203 mmReference
Power
29.1 kWReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
1000Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Starter power
2.5 kWReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
Plows
4 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
32.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
36.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Starter type
2-cylinder pony motorReference
Coolant capacity
51.6 LReference
Oil capacity
9.0 LReference
Belt power (max)
36.2 kWReference
Max power
32.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Oil type
SAE 90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
25.4 kWReference
Type
collar shift gearReference
gearReference
Pump flow
20.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
17.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1000 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1575Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
186 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
1730 kgReference
7400 to 7603 poundsReference
Front tire
6.0x16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
12.4x28Reference
14-34Reference
Ag front
6.0x16Reference
30x6 steelReference
Ag rear
13.6x28Reference
54x12 steelReference
Length
292 cmReference
373 cmReference
Width
173 cmReference
201 cmReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
Height
198 cmReference
Shipping weight
3356 kgReference
Operating weight
3448 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
Speeds
R Serial Number Location
R Serial Numbers
1949
1000Reference
1950
3541Reference
1951
6505Reference
1952
10745Reference
1953
15720Reference
1954
19485Reference
Final
22293Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
3013 kgReference

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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