Compare/John Deere 5300 vs John Deere 5310

John Deere 5300 vs John Deere 5310

Verdict: John Deere 5300 vs John Deere 5310

The John Deere 5300 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 4,550 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5310 is the newer design (1998 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

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John Deere

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

41.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

32.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

41.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

43.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

37.8 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Max power

32.4 kWReference

43.7 kWReference

ROPS Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Engine

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47.7 kWReference

Power

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47.7 kWReference

Idle RPM

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825-2600Reference

Torque

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195.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant change

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2000 hReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

37.8 kWReference

43.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

196.9 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/540E (SyncShuttle)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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Steering press.

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134.8 barReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

Weight

720 kgReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

2WD Lawn/turf front

27/9.5-15Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

12LL-16Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

22.5LL-16.1Reference

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2WD Length

313 cmReference

4WD Length

325 cmReference

Width

179 cmReference

169 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

45 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

42 cmReference

37 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

40 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

39 cmReference

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Flange rear axle

1455 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

143 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

131 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 202 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2063 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2249 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

2472 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

2658 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2271 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

3674 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

3823 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5670 kgReference

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2WD Steering wheel

163 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

164 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

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40 cmReference

Shipping

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2608 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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759 kgReference

Steering wheel

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161 cmReference

John Deere 5300 attachments

5300 Serial Numbers

1992

120000Reference

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1993

230000Reference

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1994

231671Reference

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1995

430180Reference

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1996

530001Reference

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1997

630000Reference

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Location:

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

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

Cab Charging amps

60Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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700Reference

ROPS Battery Group

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28HReference

Cab Battery Group

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31Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height

238 cmReference

Bucket width

101 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

304 cmReference

292 cmReference

Reach from pivot

398 cmReference

378 cmReference

Loading height

256 cmReference

233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

197°Reference

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

2109 kgReference

2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

1440 kgReference

John Deere 5300 Height

2WD Hood

136 cmReference

145 cmReference

4WD Hood

138 cmReference

148 cmReference

ROPS

225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

192 cmReference

191 cmReference

Cab

246 cmReference

248 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

2353 kgReference

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Variants

5310N

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narrow profileReference

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

John Deere 49 Backhoe

John Deere 5310 Height

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.