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John Deere

5220

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5220.

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53hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2001–2004

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5220 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2001 - 2004

5000 Twenty Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Original price was $22,500 in 2004

The John Deere 5220 is nearly identical to the model 5210 it replaced.

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab.

Capacity

Fuel
18 gal (ROPS early)68.1 L
Fuel
20 gal (ROPS late)75.7 L
Fuel
27 gal (IOOS/cab small)102.2 L
Fuel
29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large)111.7 L
Hydraulic System
10 gal37.9 L
Hydraulic System
11.5 gal (PowrReverser)43.5 L
Front Axle
6.6 qts6.2 L
Front Hubs
0.74 qts (each)0.7 L
Front Diff
5.2 qts4.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
10 gal37.9 L
Capacity
11.5 gal (PowrReverser)43.5 L
Pressure
2800 psi193.1 bar
Valves
2 to 3
Pump Flow
11.4 gpm43.1 lpm
Steering Flow
6.8 gpm25.7 lpm
Steering Press
1900 psi131.0 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift At24610mm
3,374 lbs1530 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/540E
Engine Rpm
540@2400
Engine Rpm
540E@1700

Links

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

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Rops Charging Amps
40
Cab Charging Amps
60
Battery Cca
700 (early)
Battery Cca
950 (late)
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
31

5220 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere 3029D

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power
53 hp39.5 kW
Fuel Use
2.84 gal/hour10.7 l/hour
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Idle Rpm
825-2625
Operating Rpm
1600-2400
Torque
119.5 lb-ft162.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Firing Order
1-2-3
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
10 qts9.5 L
Intake Valve Clearance
0.014 inches0.356 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.018 inches0.457 mm
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Oil Change
100 h

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

5220 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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

Manufacturer
John Deere
Transmission Type
collar shift
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.

Transmission
John Deere SyncShuttle
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil Capacity
40 qts37.9 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.

Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil Capacity
46 qts43.5 L
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires.

Transmission Options

9-speed collar shift

9-speed partially synchronized

12-speed power shuttle

5220 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
142 in360 cm
Width
69.4 in176 cm
Height
69.2 in175 cm
Height (cab)
97.5 in247 cm
Height (ROPS)
101.7 in258 cm
Wheelbase
80 in203 cm
Ground clearance
15.8 in40 cm
Max drawbar
2,470 lbs1,120 kg

Dimensions And Tires

Rops Wheelbase
80.7 inches204 cm
2wd Cab Wheelbase
79 inches200 cm
4wd Cab Wheelbase
80 inches203 cm
Weight
3576 to 6031 pounds
Front Tire
6.5-16
Rear Tire
13.6-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.5-16
Rear Ag
13.6-28

5220 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5220 videos from their original YouTube creators.

5220 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1754

Diesel 9-speed 4WDOctober 12 - 19, 1998

PTO performance

Id
1754
Power At Rated Engine Speed
46.16 hp34.4 kW
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour

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John Deere 5220

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