Compare/John Deere 5225 vs John Deere 5300

John Deere 5225 vs John Deere 5300

Verdict: John Deere 5225 vs John Deere 5300

The John Deere 5225 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 5,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5225 is the newer design (2005 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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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.90-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward speeds.Reference

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

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

41.8 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

41.8 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper and felt elementsReference

dual dry elementsReference

Compression

20.5:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

900-2625Reference

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Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

Oil capacity

43.5 LReference

8.5 LReference

Max power

35.5 kWReference

32.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

34.5 kWReference

37.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.4 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrReverser Hi/LoReference

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

[30o↔-40oC]Reference

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122o↔-10oF [50o↔-23oC]

: Hy-GardReference

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86o↔-40oF [30o↔-40oC]

: Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

35.5 kWReference

37.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

43.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

43.5 LReference

37.9 LReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Rear valves

1 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

0, 2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

51.1 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

73.4 lpmReference

68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

134.9 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1700Reference

540@2400Reference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Capacities

Fuel

126.8 LReference

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Front hubs

0.7 LReference

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Front diff.

4.5 LReference

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ROPS Fuel

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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83.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

204 cmReference

Weight

5350 to 6580 poundsReference

720 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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

2WD Length

347 cmReference

313 cmReference

4WD Length

359 cmReference

325 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

42 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Flange rear axle

1455 mmReference

Shipping

2984 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2562 kgReference

2271 kgReference

Max Drawbar

1120 kgReference

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Steering wheel

175 cmReference

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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

Width

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179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

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

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

John Deere 5225 attachments

5225 Serial Number Location

5225 Serial Numbers

2005

120001Reference

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2006

220001Reference

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2007

320001Reference

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2008

420001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

70Reference

40Reference

Cab Charging amps

90Reference

60Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

BCI 31Reference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

Transport height

238 cmReference

Bucket width

101 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

292 cmReference

304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

378 cmReference

398 cmReference

Loading height

233 cmReference

256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

197°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

2075 kgReference

2109 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1440 kgReference

898 kgReference

John Deere 5225 Height

2WD Hood

134 cmReference

136 cmReference

4WD Hood

136 cmReference

138 cmReference

ROPS

258 cmReference

225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

208 cmReference

192 cmReference

Cab

243 cmReference

246 cmReference

Exhaust

221 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

12.9 l/hourReference

12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2353 kgReference

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

Location:

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

Links

John Deere 10A Backhoe

John Deere 5300 Height

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.