Compare/John Deere 5120M vs John Deere 6105D

John Deere 5120M vs John Deere 6105D

Verdict: John Deere 5120M vs John Deere 6105D

The John Deere 5120M and the John Deere 6105D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 105 hp. John Deere 6105D is the lighter machine (7,916 kg vs 8,765 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6105D holds more fuel (157.8 L vs 142.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5120M is the newer design (2022 vs 2013). 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

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Rated power

105 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Eight power shift gears in three ranges. Four gears in reverse.Reference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with power shuttle and two-speed high/low shift. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. The high-low became an optiona transmission in 2014.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

limited-slip front differential (4WD)Reference

Original price

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$62,966 (2014 Cab 4WD )Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

142.7 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

165.4 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

12.0 LReference

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Engine

89.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Interim Tier IVReference

Power

89.5 kWReference

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Maximum Power

92.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

500.4 NmReference

423.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4Reference

4 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

Interim Tier IV | Cooled Exhaust Gas RecirculationReference

Engine torque at rated speed

Option 1: 2,200 rpm\\nOption 2: 500 NmReference

141.5 kgReference

Aspiration

Turbocharged/air-to-air aftercooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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78.3 kWReference

Emission control

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cooled exhaust gas recirculationReference

Rated Power (gross)

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78.3 kWReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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15.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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17.7 LReference

Max power

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68.0 kWReference

Bore and stroke

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4.17x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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0.7,923,611,111Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Powr8Reference

Hi-Lo PowrReverserReference

Gears

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power QuadReference

Partially SynchronizedReference

forward and reverse options

32F/16RReference

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Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

2 WD | 4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

64.9 kWReference

Type

8-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Rear valves

2 or 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

96.9 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

73.1 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position control and lower-link draft sensingReference

draft-control optionalReference

Rear lift

3565 kgReference

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Front Hitch

II/IReference

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Front lift

1930 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

1000@2067Reference

PTO (tested)

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68.0 kWReference

Pressure

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195.0 barReference

Valves

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2 or 3Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3311 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. IIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase: 96.7 inches | 4WD Wheelbase: 96.5 inchesReference

Weight

8765 to 9185 poundsReference

7916 to 10000 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

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ROPS Length

406 cmReference

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Cab Length

408 cmReference

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Front tread

129 to 199 cmReference

151 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

134 to 228 cmReference

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ROPS Shipping

3975 kgReference

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Cab Shipping

4166 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1450 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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245 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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245 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

2WD Length

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427 cmReference

4WD Length

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421 cmReference

Width

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245 cmReference

Height (cab)

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274 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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279 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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59 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3590 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4150 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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3719 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4536 kgReference

4WD Cab Operating

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4427 kgReference

Ballasted

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6520 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

90Reference

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Cab Charging amps

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Alternator size

90 ampReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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General

Make & Model

NJDXL04.5,317Reference

John DeereReference

Creeper

Powr8™ 32F/16R with creeperReference

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SCV control

Joystick: MechanicalReference

JoystickReference

Drawbar category

Category 2Reference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

1,450.1 kgReference

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Rear Axle Type

Standard: Flange\\nOptional: Rack-and-pinion (Bar)Reference

FlangeReference

Rear Axle Differential Lock

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Front Axle Type

Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD)Reference

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Radio

OptionalReference

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ISOBUS ready

Optional with PowrQuad™ PLUS/Powr8™ modelsReference

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Country of manufacturer

Pune, IndiaReference

MexicoReference

Precision Agriculture

Optional: AutoTrac™ with AutoTrac Basic (Guidance)Reference

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Working lights

Standard: Halogen\\nOptional: LEDReference

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Type of headlight bulb

Standard: Halogen\\nOptional: LEDReference

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Type of beacon bulb

Optional: LEDReference

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Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

276 cu. in.Reference

275 ciReference

Fuel tank

165.4 LReference

157.8 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

12.0 LReference

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Max capacity

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7999 kgReference

Crankcase oil volume

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15.85 qtsReference

Power

Max Power

123.5 hpReference

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Rated Power

120 hpReference

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Power boost

At 1,900 rpm: 4 percentReference

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PTO

PTO Power

105 hpReference

87 hpReference

PTO torque rise

30 percentReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

1,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

2,100 rpmReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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1,000@2,067 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

97 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

2 or 3 ValvesReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

ThreeReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2; convertible to 1Reference

Category IIReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

Lower linkReference

Position Control | Draft-Control OptionalReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2Reference

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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

1,931 kg\\n4,257 lbReference

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Capacity Valves

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16 ValvesReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,828 psiReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

4,089 mmReference

2WD:168.5 inches | 4WD:166 inchesReference

Turning radius

3.8 mReference

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Overall weight

3,975.7 kgReference

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Height Over Cab

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274.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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245.1 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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2WD:23.5 inches | 4WD : 18 inchesReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

MFWD: 18.4R30 (460/85R30) R1W RadialReference

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Front Wheel Type

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2WD :10.00-16. | 4WD : 13.6-24.Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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60.4 to 80.4 inches (2WD) | 59.7 to 79.4 inches (4WD)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

AvailableReference

Cab Noise level

78 dBAReference

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Cab Seat Type

Standard: Mechanical\\nOptional: Air Ride or Premium Air RideReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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John Deere 6105D attachments

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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20.1 l/hourReference

Speeds

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

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.