Compare/John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6300L

John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6300L

Verdict: John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6300L

The John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 6300L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (3,240 kg vs 7,497 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop is the newer design (2001 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

75 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 13.6-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges, with reverser.Reference

Variants

5520

utilityReference

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6300

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utility tractorReference

5520N

narrow chassisReference

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5520HC

high-cropReference

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6300L

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low-profileReference

Engine

Fuel tank

83.3 LReference

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Engine

66.4 kWReference

69.4 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

66.4 kWReference

69.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

1600-2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

71.9 LReference

48.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.8 LReference

11.0 LReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Starter power

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3.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

28 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John Deere PowrQuad CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

200.0 barReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

96.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

134.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

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Rear Arms

telescopicReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

540E@1700Reference

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Valves

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2Reference

Rear lift

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2222 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

240 cmReference

Weight

3240 kgReference

7497 to 8004 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6-38Reference

27/9.5-15Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

16.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 230/95R-40. Rear: 230/95R-40Reference

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Length

384 cmReference

414 cmReference

Width

237 cmReference

197 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

64 cmReference

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Front axle

1638 mmReference

6.4 LReference

Flange rear axle

1638 mmReference

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Front tread

139/149/160/169/179/189/199 cmReference

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Rear tread

139/149/160/169/179/189/199 cmReference

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Shipping

3240 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

759 kgReference

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Steering wheel

202 cmReference

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Ag front

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10.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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229 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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169 cmReference

Shipping weight

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3630 kgReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

40Reference

55Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

780Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery AH

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154Reference

John Deere 5520 Hi-Crop Height

Hood

174 cmReference

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ROPS

280 cmReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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113.6 LReference

Front hubs

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3.4 LReference

John Deere 6300L attachments

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.