Compare/John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 5720

John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 5720

Verdict: John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 5720

The John Deere 5400 and the John Deere 5720 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5720 leads on rated power with 69 hp against 68 hp. John Deere 5720 is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 4,560 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5720 is the newer design (2003 vs 1992). In short: choose the John Deere 5720 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

69 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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

5400N

narrow, orchard tractorReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

51.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

39.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

51.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct 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

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

52.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

13.5 LReference

Max power

39.2 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

45.2 kWReference

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Engine

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59.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIReference

Power

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59.7 kWReference

Torque

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309.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Coolant change

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3000 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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500 hReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

PowerQuad Plus with underdriveReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

51.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

52.0 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

load sensing pressure compensatedReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

52.0 LReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

up to 3Reference

Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

65.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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Oil type

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[-40o↔30oC]Reference

-10oF [-23oC]↑

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: JDM J20CReference

-40o↔86oF [-40o↔30oC]

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: JDM J20DReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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3773 kgReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift

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2957 kgReference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Fuel

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131.0 LReference

Front axle

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4.5 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

225 cmReference

Weight

720 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

13.6R24Reference

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

217 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

47 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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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

141 to 191 cmReference

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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16.9R34Reference

Ag front

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13.6R24Reference

Ag rear

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16.9R34Reference

Length

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394 cmReference

Height (cab)

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254 cmReference

Shipping weight

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3700 kgReference

Max weight

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6100 kgReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 192 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

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1996

540001Reference

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1997

640000Reference

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Location:

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

Main frame on right sideReference

Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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115 (optional)Reference

Battery AH

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154 (optional)Reference

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

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4WD Hood

140 cmReference

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ROPS

230 cmReference

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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 5720 attachments

5720 Serial Numbers

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.