Compare/John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 70A

John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 70A

Verdict: John Deere 5400 vs John Deere 70A

The John Deere 5400 and the John Deere 70A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. John Deere 70A 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

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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Distributor

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John DeereReference

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

2.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

94 x 100 mmReference

Power (gross)

51.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

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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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Engine

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50.7 kWReference

Power

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50.7 kWReference

Torque

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219.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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73.5 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.70x3.94 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

hydraulic dry discReference

forward and reverse options

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12 F and 4 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

46.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

37.9 LReference

127.1 ciReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

180.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

49.6 lpmReference

Total flow

68.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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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

540/540EReference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

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Capacities

ROPS Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Cab Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

720 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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General

Make & Model

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GoldiniReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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ItalyReference

Power

Max Power

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68 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Maximum operating pressure

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2,611 psiReference

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.