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John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 6220L

Verdict: John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 6220L

The John Deere 5070M and the John Deere 6220L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6220L leads on rated power with 72 hp against 70 hp. John Deere 6220L is the lighter machine (3,590 kg vs 3,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5070M is the newer design (2009 vs 2002). In short: choose the John Deere 6220L for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5070M 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

72 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift directions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Original price

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$38,000 (2007)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Engine (max)

52.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier IIReference

Rated Power (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

52.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

875-2350Reference

845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

1000-2300Reference

Torque

291.5 NmReference

381.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

97.5 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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67.1 kWReference

Power

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67.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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13.6 LReference

Oil capacity

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50.0 LReference

Oil change

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500 hReference

Transmission

John Deere SyncReverserReference

John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Oil type

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JD Hy-GardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

93.9 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

3670 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at ends)

2957 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@21080Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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53.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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50.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

3700 kgReference

3590 kgReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

27/9.5-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

16.9-24 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

13.6R24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R34Reference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Shipping

3700 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 16.9-24 (4WD)Reference

Shipping weight

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3590 kgReference

Front tread

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139 to 173 cmReference

John Deere 5070M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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14Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

5443 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

6001 kgReference

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Capacity

276 ciReference

50.0 LReference

Fuel

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116.2 LReference

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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Power

Max Power

71 hpReference

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Rated Power

70 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,100 | 540E@1,645 | 1,000@2,100 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

1,000@21,080 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

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

2,901 psiReference

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Remote Valves

3 (rear) | 2(mid)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,670.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft controlReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

259.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

15.4 (4WD) inchesReference

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Overall weight

3,699.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9R34Reference

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Front Wheel Type

13.6R24Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Variants

6220

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utility chassisReference

6220L

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low-profile chassisReference

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.