John Deere 5065E
The John Deere 5065E is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 65 hp / 48.5 kW. Transmission: SyncShuttle. Operating weight: 4634 to 5500 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 65 hp / 48.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Operating Weight
4634 to 5500 pounds
Overview
 | 2008 - 2022
Model year 2008-20122013-20142015-2022
5E SeriesUtility tractor
5E Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
John Deere 5065E Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 5065E Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 57.96 hp
43.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | rear diff lock standard |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Folding 2-post ROPS. Optional canopy. Optional deluxe canopy with lights and insulation. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18 gal
68.1 L |
2WD Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
4WD Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
Front axle | 4.8 qts
4.5 L |
Front hubs | 0.85 qts (each)
0.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
2WD Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
4WD Capacity | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
Pressure | 2828 psi
195.0 bar |
Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Mid valves | 2 (optional) |
Pump flow | 11.4 gpm
43.1 lpm |
Total flow | 18.2 gpm
68.9 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.8 gpm
25.7 lpm |
Steering press. | 1958 psi
135.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2 |
Control | position and top-link draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,192 lbs
1447 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 4634 to 5500 pounds |
Front tire | 7.5-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-27 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 623 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New 5 Series Utility Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere | |
5 Series published in 2009, by John Deere | |
5D - 5E - 5E Limited Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 3029H |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
Air cleaner | two paper elements |
Pre-heating | coolant heater (optional) |
heavy-duty air pre-heater (optional) | |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 800-2600 |
Operating RPM | 1800-2400 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft
240.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed | |
9-speed partially synchronized |
Transmission — SyncReverser
Transmission | SyncReverser |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 40.15 qts
38.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Three gears plus reverse in each of three ranges. Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Other shifts are not synchronized. The SyncReverser is standard equipment on two-wheel drive models. | |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Transmission — SyncShuttle
Transmission | SyncShuttle |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 41.2 qts
39.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in each of three ranges (A-C). Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Forward gear shifts in-range are synchronized. Shifts between ranges are not synchronized. The SyncShuttle is standard equipment on four-wheel drive models. | |
With 16.9-28 rear tires. | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5065E Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 16.9-27 (2WD) |
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 (4WD) | |
Lawn/turf front | 27/12LL-15 (2WD) |
9.5-16 (4WD) | |
Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 |
Industrial front | 11L-15 (2WD) |
12.5-80-18 (4WD) | |
Industrial rear | 16.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Length | 137.8 inches
350 cm |
Width | 57.3 inches (axle flange)
145 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.8 inches
47 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
Front axle | Flange axle: 64.6 inch length
1640 mm |
Flange axle rear axle | 57.5 inch length
1460 mm |
John Deere 5065E Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 4,634 lbs
2101 kg |
4WD Shipping | 5,070 lbs
2299 kg |
4WD Operating | 5,500 lbs
2494 kg |
John Deere 5065E Height | |
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Hood | 53.8 inches
136 cm |
ROPS | 96.8 inches
245 cm |
78.5 inches (folded)
199 cm | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1956 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 4WD
September 20 - October 8, 2009
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1956 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 57.96 hp
43.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 55.57 hp
41.4 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 56.51 hp
42.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5065E based on its 65 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
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 5065E.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.3 hrs
Approximately 5.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (18 gal / 68.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.4 gal/hr (12.8 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 5065E Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5065E.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)65 hp
Kilowatts (kW)48.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)65.9 PS
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