John Deere 5120M
The John Deere 5120M is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: Powr8. Operating weight: 8765 to 9185 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
37.7 gal
142.7 L
Transmission
Powr8
Operating Weight
8765 to 9185 pounds
Overview
 | 2022 -
5M SeriesUtility tractor |
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2022 - | |
5M Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Pune, India | |
Original price was $85,264 in 2023 | |
John Deere 5120M Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
ROPS Fuel tank | 37.7 gal
142.7 L |
Cab Fuel tank | 43.7 gal
165.4 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 3.17 gal
12.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 5120M Power | |
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Engine | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 2 or 3 |
Mid valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 24.7 gpm (PowReverser)
93.5 lpm |
25.6 gpm (PowrQuad/8)
96.9 lpm | |
SCV flow | 18.4 gpm (PowReverser)
69.6 lpm |
19.3 gpm (PowrQuad/8)
73.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position control and lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 5150 lbs (PowrReverser)
2336 kg |
5950 lbs (PowrReverser optional)
2698 kg | |
6970 lbs (PowrQuad/8)
3161 kg | |
7860 lbs (PowrQuad/8 optional)
3565 kg | |
Front Hitch | II/I |
Front lift | 4257 lbs
1930 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
540E@1645 | |
1000@2100 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
Weight | 8765 to 9185 pounds |
Front tire | 12.4R24 |
Rear tire | 18.4R30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 90 |
Cab Charging amps | 120 |
200 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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5M Tractors published in 2022, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 4045 EWL |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Power | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Maximum Power | 123.5 hp
92.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft
500.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
16-speed 4-speed power shift | |
32-speed 8-speed power shift |
Transmission — PowrReverser
Transmission | PowrReverser |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Transmission — PowrQuad PLUS
Transmission | PowrQuad PLUS |
Type | 4-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four power shift gears in four ranges. | |
Transmission — Powr8
Transmission | Powr8 |
Type | 8-speed power shift |
Gears | 32 forward and 16 reverse |
Eight power shift gears in three ranges. Four gears in reverse. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 5120M Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
ROPS Length | 160 inches
406 cm |
Cab Length | 161 inches
408 cm |
Front tread | 51.1 to 78.6 inches
129 to 199 cm |
Rear tread | 53.1 to 90 inches
134 to 228 cm |
John Deere 5120M Weight | |
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ROPS Shipping | 8765 lbs
3975 kg |
Cab Shipping | 9185 lbs
4166 kg |
Max Drawbar | 3197 lbs
1450 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5120M based on its 120 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 5120M.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6 hrs
Approximately 6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (37.7 gal / 142.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 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 5120M Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5120M.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)120 hp
Kilowatts (kW)89.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)121.7 PS
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