Compare/John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5300

John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5300

Verdict: John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5300

The John Deere 5215 and the John Deere 5300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5300 is the lighter machine (4,550 kg vs 6,504 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5215 is the newer design (2003 vs 1992). 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

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

CarraroReference

John DeereReference

With 16.9R30 rear tiresReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

5215

utilityReference

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5215F

narrowReference

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5215V

narrow low-profileReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

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Engine

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

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Compression

17.2:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

223.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

2.8 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

9.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

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41.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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41.7 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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37.8 kWReference

Max power

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32.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

131.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Pump flow

41.3 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

24.6 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

186.2 barReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2447 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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37.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Control

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position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Dimensions

Weight

6504 to 6768 poundsReference

720 kgReference

Length

342 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Shipping

3069 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Lawn/turf front

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27/9.5-15Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front

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12LL-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LL-16.1Reference

2WD Length

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313 cmReference

4WD Length

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325 cmReference

Width

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179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

Flange rear axle

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1455 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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131 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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131 to 202 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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2063 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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2249 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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2472 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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2658 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating

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2271 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3674 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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3823 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5670 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel

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163 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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164 cmReference

5215 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of tractor frame above front axle.Reference

On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60 (with cab)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

4500 kgReference

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ROPS Fuel

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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83.3 LReference

Speeds

John Deere 5300 attachments

5300 Serial Numbers

1992

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120000Reference

1993

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230000Reference

1994

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231671Reference

1995

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430180Reference

1996

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530001Reference

1997

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630000Reference

Links

Attachment overview

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

Bucket width

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101 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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398 cmReference

Loading height

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256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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197°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2109 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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898 kgReference

John Deere 5300 Height

2WD Hood

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136 cmReference

4WD Hood

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138 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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192 cmReference

Cab

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246 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2353 kgReference

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.