John Deere 3005
The John Deere 3005 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 81.2 ci 1.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1920 to 2105 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 27.5 hp / 20.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.3 gal
23.8 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1920 to 2105 pounds
Overview
 | 2008 - 2012
3000 SeriesCompact Utility tractor
3000 Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
John Deere 3005 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 3005 Transmission | |
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8-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 3005 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 27.5 hp
20.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
hydrostatic power *Power steering standard with four-wheel drive, optional with two-wheel drive. | |
Dry shoe brakes | |
Two-post ROPS | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.3 gal
23.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 5.8 gpm
22.0 lpm |
Total flow | 10.3 gpm
39.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 1 |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 815 lbs
369 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 61 inches
154 cm |
Weight | 1920 to 2105 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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3000 Series published in 2008, by John Deere | |
3000 Series published in 2009, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 81.2 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TNV82A |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 81.2 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.23x3.31 inches
82 x 84 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 27.5 hp
20.5 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 18.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Operating RPM | 1000-2810 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Oil capacity | 4.3 qts
4.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3005 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 11.2-24 (2WD) |
Front: 7.00-14. Rear: 11.2-24 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 61 inches
154 cm |
Length | 87.8 inches
223 cm |
111 inches (with 3-point hitch)
281 cm | |
Width | 54 inches
137 cm |
Height (hood) | 51 inches
129 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 82 inches
208 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
John Deere 3005 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 1,920 lbs
870 kg |
4WD Shipping | 2,105 lbs
954 kg |
Max capacity | 3,265 lbs
1481 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3005 based on its 27.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 3005.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.4 hrs
Approximately 4.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6.3 gal / 23.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 3005 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3005.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)27.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)20.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27.9 PS
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