Compare/John Deere 50C vs John Deere 5205

John Deere 50C vs John Deere 5205

Verdict: John Deere 50C vs John Deere 5205

The John Deere 50C and the John Deere 5205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 49 hp. John Deere 50C is the lighter machine (1,900 kg vs 3,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 50C is the newer design (2005 vs 2000). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

49 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldiniReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

50.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

36.5 kWReference

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Displacement

2.1 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 100 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

36.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2300Reference

Torque

145.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

32.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.0 LReference

9.5 LReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

48.5 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.70x3.94 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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39.5 kWReference

Power

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41.8 kWReference

Compression

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17.4:1Reference

Idle RPM

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825-2500Reference

Operating RPM

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1400-2300Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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38.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

forward and reverse options

16F and 8R | 8F and 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Transmission

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SyncReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

180.0 barReference

193.1 barReference

Pump flow

39.0 lpmReference

41.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2300 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1450 kgReference

1356 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540EReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1874Reference

540@2300Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Type

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partially synchronizedReference

Valves

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4Reference

Total flow

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65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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24.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

168 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

1900 kgReference

3850 to 4520 poundsReference

Front tire

240/70R16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

320/70R24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 240/70R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

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Length

325 cmReference

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Width

129 cmReference

175 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

249 cmReference

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Height (cab)

216 cmReference

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Front tread

99 to 147 cmReference

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Rear tread

103 to 144 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Length

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276 cmReference

4WD Length

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326 cmReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1746 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1939 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2050 kgReference

Steering wheel

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155 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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28HReference

General

Make & Model

GoldiniReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post mid-mount folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

127.1 ciReference

32.2 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

5.3 qtsReference

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Fuel

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84.8 LReference

Power

Max Power

49 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,430 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Mechanical Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

2,611 psiReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,300.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

216.9 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

249.9 cmReference

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Overall Length

325.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

129 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,900.1 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

320/70R24Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

40.9 to 56.7 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

240/70R16Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

39.3 to 58 inchesReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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John Deere 5205 attachments

5205 Serial Number Location

5205 Serial Numbers

2000

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120001Reference

2001

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220001Reference

2002

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320001Reference

2003

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420001Reference

2004

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520001Reference

2005

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620001Reference

2006

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720001Reference

2007

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820001Reference

John Deere 5205 Height

Hood

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130 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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189 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.7 l/hourReference

Speeds

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.