Compare/John Deere 5065E vs John Deere 5403

John Deere 5065E vs John Deere 5403

Verdict: John Deere 5065E vs John Deere 5403

The John Deere 5065E and the John Deere 5403 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 65 hp. John Deere 5065E is the lighter machine (4,634 kg vs 4,725 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5065E is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

65 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in each of three ranges (A-C). Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Forward gear shifts in-range are synchronized. Shifts between ranges are not synchronized. The SyncShuttle is standard equipment on four-wheel drive models.Reference

The SyncShuttle (also identified as Top Shaft Synchronizer or TSS) is available on the 4WD models. Three speeds (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Shifting speeds may be done while in motion, using the clutch. The tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

rear diff lock standardReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

48.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

two paper elementsReference

paper and feltReference

Pre-heating

heavy-duty air pre-heater (optional)Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

800-2600Reference

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Operating RPM

1800-2400Reference

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Torque

240.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1700Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

39.0 LReference

37.9 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

Max power

43.2 kWReference

49.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

41.4 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

80.3 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.9:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

100 hrReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

10 qtsReference

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Engine

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55.2 kWReference

Power

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55.2 kWReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Transmission

SyncShuttleReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Oil type

JD Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

47.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

43.2 kWReference

49.4 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

2WD Capacity

37.9 LReference

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4WD Capacity

39.0 LReference

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Pressure

195.0 barReference

193.1 barReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Mid valves

2 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

36.0 lpmReference

Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

61.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

135.0 barReference

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Rear Type

2Reference

I/IIReference

Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1447 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

42.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Capacities

Fuel

68.1 LReference

71.9 LReference

Front axle

1640 mmReference

5.0 LReference

Front hubs

0.8 LReference

Capacity

179 ciReference

37.9 LReference

Fuel tank

81.8 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

9 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

4634 to 5500 poundsReference

4725 to 5122 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-27 (2WD)Reference

16.9-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

9.5-16 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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Industrial front

12.5-80-18 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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Length

350 cmReference

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Width

145 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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Flange axle rear axle

1460 mmReference

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2WD Shipping

2101 kgReference

2143 kgReference

4WD Shipping

2299 kgReference

2323 kgReference

4WD Operating

2494 kgReference

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2WD Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

4WD Ag front

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9.5-24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Front tread

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144 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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141 to 182 cmReference

2WD Operating

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2245 kgReference

John Deere 5065E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

623Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

925 ampsReference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 5065E Height

Hood

136 cmReference

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ROPS

199 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

15.1 l/hourReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Rear Axle Type

FlangeReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

IndiaReference

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PTO

PTO Power

53 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,083 | 540E@1,588 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

18.2 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,828 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.8 gpm (11.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,799.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

252.7 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

241.3 cmReference

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Overall Length

350 cmReference

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Overall Width

145.5 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

47.8 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,549.6 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9-28 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

55.8 to 71.1 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

9.5-24 agReference

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Front Wheel tread range

57 to 76.7 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab available with Heater and Air ConditioningReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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5403 Serial Numbers

Location:

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On the tractor frame, front-left, above the front axle.Reference

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.