Compare/John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 5400N

John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 5400N

Verdict: John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 5400N

The John Deere 5400 and the John Deere 5400N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. John Deere 5400 is the lighter machine (4,560 kg vs 4,763 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5400N is the newer design (1995 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

68 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-speed gear shift (1-4), three-range shift (A-C), and left-hand reverser. Gear shifts are synchronized with clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for range and direction shifts.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

5400

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utility tractorReference

5400N

narrow, orchard tractorReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

51.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

39.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

51.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual paper elementsReference

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

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Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

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Max power

39.2 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

45.2 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

John Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

2/1/1NReference

Control

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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Rear lift

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1530 kgReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

194 cmReference

Weight

720 kgReference

4763 to 5072 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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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

319 cmReference

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4WD Length

332 cmReference

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Width

179 cmReference

121 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

35 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

24 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)

47 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

45 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

129 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

153 to 204 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

2068 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2299 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

2476 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

2707 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Operating

2321 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

166 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

168 cmReference

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Rear tire

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12.4-24 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

Length

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342 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2160 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2300 kgReference

Steering wheel

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145 cmReference

John Deere 5400 attachments

5400 Serial Numbers

1992

130000Reference

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1993

240000Reference

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1994

------Reference

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1995

440274Reference

460116Reference

1996

540001Reference

560001Reference

1997

640000Reference

660000Reference

Location:

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

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 10A BackhoeReference

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Transport height

238 cmReference

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Bucket width

101 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

304 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

398 cmReference

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Loading height

256 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

197°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2109 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

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John Deere 5400 Height

2WD Hood

136 cmReference

125 cmReference

4WD Hood

140 cmReference

128 cmReference

ROPS

230 cmReference

218 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

197 cmReference

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Cab

251 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

14.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2649 kgReference

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John Deere 5400N attachments

5400N Serial Numbers

John Deere 5400N 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.