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Tractor · 1992Unverified

John Deere 5300

Name: John Deere 5300
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5300 — Utility tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5300 is a tractor with a rated power output of 56 hp, positioning it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. Available from 1992 to 1997, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 4550 to 5860 pounds, while it is suited for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

56 hp

Max power

32.4 kW

Weight

4550 to 5860 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

144 rows

Recorded power

56 hp

Recorded weight

720 kg

Transmissions

9-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1992-1997

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)41.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)32.4 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)41.7 kWReference

Fuel systemindirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference

Pre-heatingthermostartReference

Compression17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Operating RPM1600-2400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity9.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed37.8 kWReference

Max power32.4 kWReference

Transmission

9-speed unsynchronized gearReference

9-speed partially synchronizedReference

12-speed power shuttleReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Collar ShiftReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, with three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere TSS ReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Clutchwet discReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)37.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity37.9 LReference

Pressure189.6 barReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Pump flow43.1 lpmReference

Total flow68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow25.7 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Controlposition control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1530 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@2400Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel83.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference

Weight4550 to 5860 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire14.9-28Reference

Weight720 kgReference

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 front27/9.5-15Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front9.5-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front12LL-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear22.5LL-16.1Reference

2WD Length313 cmReference

4WD Length325 cmReference

Width179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)42 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)39 cmReference

Flange rear axle1455 mmReference

2WD Front tread143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread131 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread131 to 202 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping2063 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping2249 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping2472 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping2658 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating2271 kgReference

2WD Max front axle3674 kgReference

4WD Max front axle3823 kgReference

Max rear axle5670 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel163 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel164 cmReference

John Deere 5300 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

5300 Serial Numbers

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

1992120000Reference

1993230000Reference

1994231671Reference

1995430180Reference

1996530001Reference

1997630000Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start conditionReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps40Reference

Cab Charging amps60Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 520 loaderReference

John Deere 540 loaderReference

John Deere 540 MSL loaderReference

BackhoeReference

The model 520/522 loaders fit to tractors with two-wheel drive while the 540/542 were for tractors with four-wheel drive.Reference

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 10A BackhoeReference

Transport height238 cmReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Bucket width101 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth304 cmReference

Reach from pivot398 cmReference

Loading height256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation197°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force2109 kgReference

Dipperstick force898 kgReference

John Deere 5300 Height

2WD Hood136 cmReference

4WD Hood138 cmReference

ROPS225 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)192 cmReference

Cab246 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 22 - October 7, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1661 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference

Gear 2-II used for power test.Reference

Max pull2353 kgReference

Gear 1-II used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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