John Deere 5125ML

The John Deere 5125ML is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 123.2 hp / 91.9 kW. Transmission: Power 8. Operating weight: 8740 lbs 3964 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 123.2 hp / 91.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
38 gal 143.8 L
Transmission
Power 8
Operating Weight
8740 lbs 3964 kg

Overview

John Deere 5125ML tractor photo
2018 - Orchard/Vineyard tractor
2018 -
Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Orchard/Vineyard tractor
John Deere 5125ML Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
38 gal 143.8 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
3.2 gal 12.1 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 5125ML Power
Engine (gross)
123.2 hp 91.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
115 hp 85.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)
97.00 hp 72.3 kW
PTO (tested)
118.68 hp 88.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Manual steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Rear valves
3
Mid valves
0 to 2
Pump flow
31 gpm 117.3 lpm
SCV flow
26.4 gpm 99.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Rear lift
6975 lbs 3163 kg
7868 lbsOptOptional 3568 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000
Engine RPM
540@2100
540E@1645
1000@2103
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
92.5 inches 234 cm
Weight
8740 lbs 3964 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
References
5125ML references literature
Specialty Series published in 2020, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
276 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Rated Power (gross)
123.2 hp 91.9 kW
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed four-speed power shift
32-speed four-speed power shift

Transmission — PowrQuad

Transmission
PowrQuad
Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc

Transmission — Power 8

Transmission
Power 8
Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
32 forward and 16 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 5125ML Tires
Dimensions
Wheelbase
92.5 inches 234 cm
Width
51.9 inches 131 cm
Height (ROPS)
89 inches 226 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)
68 inches 172 cm
Weight
8740 lbs 3964 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2211
Diesel 16-speed 4WD April 30 - May 6, 2019 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2211 file
PTO performance
Max power
118.68 hp 88.5 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
113.48 hp 84.6 kW
Fuel use
6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
115.48 hp 86.1 kW
Fuel use
6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
97.00 hp 72.3 kW
Fuel use
6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour
Max pull
8246 lbs 3740 kg

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5125ML based on its 123.2 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 DutyHigh 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 5125ML.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.9 hrs

Approximately 5.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (38 gal / 143.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.4 gal/hr (24.3 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 5125ML Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5125ML.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)123.2 hp
Kilowatts (kW)91.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)124.9 PS

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