Compare/John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5310

John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5310

Verdict: John Deere 5215 vs John Deere 5310

The John Deere 5215 and the John Deere 5310 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. John Deere 5310 is the lighter machine (4,350 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 holds more fuel (79.9 L vs 68.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5215 is the newer design (2003 vs 1998). 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

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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 speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

5215

utilityReference

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5215F

narrowReference

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5215V

narrow low-profileReference

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5310N

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narrow profileReference

Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

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Engine

41.8 kWReference

47.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

47.7 kWReference

Compression

17.2:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

223.1 NmReference

195.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

43.5 LReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Idle RPM

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825-2600Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Max power

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43.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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PowrReverserReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

131.0 barReference

196.9 barReference

Pump flow

41.3 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

24.6 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

186.2 barReference

134.8 barReference

Rear Type

2/1Reference

I/IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2447 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/540E (SyncShuttle)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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43.7 kWReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

Valves

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5Reference

Total flow

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68.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Weight

6504 to 6768 poundsReference

695 kgReference

Length

342 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Shipping

3069 kgReference

2608 kgReference

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 Length

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313 cmReference

4WD Length

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325 cmReference

Width

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169 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

5215 Serial Numbers

Location:

Left side of tractor frame above front axle.Reference

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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

Battery CCA

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700Reference

ROPS Battery Group

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28HReference

Cab Battery Group

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31Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

4500 kgReference

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Speeds

John Deere 5310 attachments

5310 Serial Number Location

5310 Serial Numbers

1998

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130000Reference

1999

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230001Reference

2000

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330001Reference

2001

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430001Reference

Links

Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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292 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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378 cmReference

Loading height

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233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1440 kgReference

John Deere 5310 Height

2WD Hood

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145 cmReference

4WD Hood

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148 cmReference

ROPS

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225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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191 cmReference

Cab

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248 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

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.