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Years in Production / 1992–1997

John Deere

5400

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5400.

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68hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1992–1997

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5400 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1992 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

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

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Rops Fuel
18 gal68.1 L
Cab Fuel
22 gal83.3 L
Hydraulic System
10 gal37.9 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
10 gal37.9 L
Pressure
2750 psi189.6 bar
Valves
1 to 3
Pump Flow
11.4 gpm43.1 lpm
Total Flow
18.2 gpm68.9 lpm
Steering Flow
6.8 gpm25.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
position control with top-link draft sensing
Rear Lift At24610mm
3374 lbs1530 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Engine Rpm
540@2400

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 Volts
12

5400 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

turbocharged diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
Power Gross
68.4 hp51.0 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
dual dry elements
Pre Heating
thermostart
Compression Ratio
17.8:1
Rated Rpm
2400
Operating Rpm
1600-2400
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
9 qts8.5 L
Coolant Capacity
10 qts9.5 L
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

5400 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

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

Transmission
John Deere Collar Shift
Transmission Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

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.

Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Transmission (Option 3)

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

Transmission
John Deere TSS Reverser
Transmission Type
power shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission Options

9-speed unsynchronized gear

9-speed partially synchronized

12-speed power shuttle

5400 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
80.7 inches204 cm
Weight
4560 to 5970 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
2wd Rear Tire
16.9-30

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30
2wd Lawn Turf Front
27/9.5-15
4wd Lawn Turf Front
9.5-16
4wd Lawn Turf Front
12LL-16
Lawn Turf Rear
21.5L-16.1
Lawn Turf Rear
22.5LL-16.1

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5400 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1993 John Deere 5400 Tractor w/ Loader & Bucket - Lot 18528 - Video 2

Video by Gavel Roads

Watch on YouTube ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1662

Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 29 - October 9, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1662 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1C used for power test.

Gear 2B used for pull test.

Max Power
62.56 hp46.7 kW
Max Power
52.61 hp39.2 kW
Fuel Use
3.5 gal/hour13.2 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.7 gal/hour14.0 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
60.67 hp45.2 kW
Max Pull
5,842 lbs2649 kg