Compare/John Deere 5065M vs John Deere 5204

John Deere 5065M vs John Deere 5204

Verdict: John Deere 5065M vs John Deere 5204

The John Deere 5065M and the John Deere 5204 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5065M leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. John Deere 5204 is the lighter machine (1,824 kg vs 6,017 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5204 holds more fuel (62.1 L vs 30 (cab) gal) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5065M is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). In short: choose the John Deere 5065M for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5204 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

50 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Operated via three levers and foot clutch plus push button. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds plus a push-button high or low selection. The range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Clutchless power shift between forward and reverse using reverser lever. Synchronized speed change while moving using the speed shift lever with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (A/B) plus reverse (R) range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

Original price

$46,272 (2009 4WD cab)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lockReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Engine

48.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

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Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

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Power

48.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

366.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

9.8 LReference

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Max power

42.4 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

38.0 kWReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

5 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

122.5 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.385x4.134 StatusReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter power

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2.5 kWReference

Transmission

PowrReverser PlusReference

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Gears

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

2WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

42.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronized with power shuttleReference

collar shift gearReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

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Pressure

195.0 barReference

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Valves

0, 2 or 3 (mid)Reference

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Pump flow

55.3 lpmReference

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Oil type

[-12o↔40oC]Reference

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-10oF [-23oC]↑

: JDM J20CReference

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10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC]

: BIO HY-GARD JDM 20DReference

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Steering flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Steering press.

132.5 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2040 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent electrohydraulicReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

39.4 kWReference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1549 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2200Reference

Capacities

Fuel

113.6 LReference

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Front hubs

0.8 LReference

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Front diff.

5.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

30 (cab) galReference

62.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

10.4 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

6017 to 7800 poundsReference

1824 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

6.0x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9x28Reference

Ag front

13.6R24 (4WD)Reference

7.5x16Reference

Ag rear

230/95R48Reference

14.9x28Reference

Lawn/turf front

230/95R32 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23.1-26Reference

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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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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

41 cmReference

Front tread

134 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

134 to 205 cmReference

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Operating

3538 kgReference

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Length

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336 cmReference

Width

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179 cmReference

John Deere 5065M attachments

5065M Serial Numbers

Location:

Tractor frame on front left side.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

720 ampsReference

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Battery AH

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88Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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PTO

PTO Power

50 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,828 psiReference

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Remote Valves

0, 2 or 3 (rear) | 0, 2 or 3 (mid)Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.3 gpm (14.6 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

3,538 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

53.1 to 80.9 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

57.6 to 82.6 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Optional cab with heat and air conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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.