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Years in Production / 2000–2007

John Deere

5205

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5205.

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56hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2000–2007

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5205 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2000 - 2007

5000 Advantage Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential mechanical wet disc brakes

Two-post folding ROPS.

Capacity

Fuel
22.4 gal84.8 L
Hydraulic System
8.5 gal32.2 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
8.5 gal32.2 L
Pressure
2800 psi193.1 bar
Valves
4
Pump Flow
10.9 gpm41.3 lpm
Total Flow
17.4 gpm65.9 lpm
Steering Flow
6.5 gpm24.6 lpm
Steering Press
1900 psi131.0 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
top-link draft sensing OptOptional
Rear Lift At24610mm
2990 lbs1356 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2300

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

2000
120001
2001
220001
2002
320001
2003
420001
2004
520001
2005
620001
2006
720001
2007
820001

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
40
Battery Cca
700 (early)
Battery Cca
950 (late)
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
28H

5205 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 3029D

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.17x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power
53 hp39.5 kW
Power
56 hp (SN 52200 on)41.8 kW
Air Cleaner
dual dry element
Compression Ratio
17.4:1
Rated Rpm
2300
Idle Rpm
825-2500
Operating Rpm
1400-2300
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
10 qts9.5 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
7.9 qts7.5 L

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

5205 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Controlled with foot clutch, plus range speed levers. Four speeds and two forward ranges, plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift speed or range. Reverse range to forward A-range may be shifted while tractor tractor is in motion.

Transmission
SyncReverser
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
34 qts32.2 L
Speeds Description
With 14.9-28 rear tires.

John Deere5205 Transmission

8-speed partially synchronized

5205 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
128.4 in326 cm
Width
69 in175 cm
Height
61.1 in155 cm
Height (ROPS)
90.4 in229 cm
Wheelbase
76.8 in195 cm
Ground clearance
16.7 in42 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
76.8 inches195 cm
Weight
3850 to 4520 pounds
Front Tire
7.5-16
2wd Rear Tire
14.9-28

Serial Number Location

On the right side of the 5205 tractor frame, above the front axle.

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 14.9-28
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5205 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2003 John Deere 5205 Tractor Loader 4X4 Power Steering 2 Sets Of Remotes CAT 2 3 Point Hitch 53 HP

Video by Nick Miller

Watch on YouTube ↗

5205 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Tractor Tests

NTTL 1771: diesel 8-speed 4WD

NTTL 1839: diesel 8-speed 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1771

Diesel 8-speed 4WDApril 27 - May 17, 2000

PTO performance

Id
1771
Power At Rated Engine Speed
48.75 hp36.4 kW
Fuel Use
2.9 gal/hour11.0 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
48.49 hp36.2 kW

Nebraska Tractor Test 1839

Diesel 8-speed 4WDMay 25 - 27, 2004

PTO performance

Id
1839
Power At Rated Engine Speed
51.97 hp38.8 kW
Fuel Use
3.2 gal/hour12.1 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.1 gal/hour11.7 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
50.71 hp37.8 kW