John Deere 5205

The John Deere 5205 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 53 hp 39.5 kW. Transmission: SyncReverser. Operating weight: 3850 to 4520 pounds.

Engine Power
53 hp 39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
22.4 gal 84.8 L
Transmission
SyncReverser
Operating Weight
3850 to 4520 pounds

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Overview

John Deere 5205 tractor photo
2000 - 2007 5000 Advantage SeriesUtility tractor
2000 - 2007
5000 Advantage Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
John Deere 5205 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5205 Transmission
8-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5205 Power
Engine
53 hp 39.5 kW
PTO (claimed)
48 hp 35.8 kW
50 hp (after SN 522000) 37.3 kW
PTO (tested)
51.97 hp 38.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
22.4 gal 84.8 L
Hydraulic system
8.5 gal 32.2 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
8.5 gal 32.2 L
Pressure
2800 psi 193.1 bar
Valves
4
Pump flow
10.9 gpm 41.3 lpm
Total flow
17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm
Steering flow
6.5 gpm 24.6 lpm
Steering press.
1900 psi 131.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Control
top-link draft sensing OptOptional
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2990 lbs 1356 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
540@2300
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
76.8 inches 195 cm
Weight
3850 to 4520 pounds
Front tire
7.5-16
2WD Rear tire
14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
700 (early)
950 (late)
Battery volts
12
Battery Group
28H
References
5205 references literature
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2000, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere
5000 Series Value Selling Guide published in 2005, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 5105 and 5205 Tractors (OMRE72817) published in 2005
Economy Class published in 1999, by John Deere
Advantage Series Tractors published in 2000, by John Deere
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide published in 2005, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere 3029D
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.17x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power
53 hp 39.5 kW
56 hp (SN 52200 on) 41.8 kW
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Compression
17.4:1
Rated RPM
2300
Idle RPM
825-2500
Operating RPM
1400-2300
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
10 qts 9.5 L
Oil capacity
7.9 qts 7.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — SyncReverser

Transmission
SyncReverser
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
34 qts 32.2 L
Controlled with foot clutch, plus range speed levers. Four speeds and two forward ranges, plus reverse range. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift speed or range. Reverse range to forward A-range may be shifted while tractor tractor is in motion.
With 14.9-28 rear tires.
5205 SyncReverser partially synchronized speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5205 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 14.9-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
76.8 inches 195 cm
2WD Length
108.9 inches 276 cm
4WD Length
128.4 inches 326 cm
Width
69 inches 175 cm
Ground clearance
16.7 inches 42 cm
John Deere 5205 Weight
2WD Shipping
3850 lbs 1746 kg
4WD Shipping
4275 lbs 1939 kg
4WD ROPS Operating
4520 lbs 2050 kg
John Deere 5205 Height
Steering wheel
61.1 inches 155 cm
Hood
51.3 inches 130 cm
ROPS
90.4 inches 229 cm
Height (Folded ROPS)
74.8 inches 189 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1771: diesel 8-speed 4WD
NTTL 1839: diesel 8-speed 4WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1771
Diesel 8-speed 4WD April 27 - May 17, 2000 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1771 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
48.75 hp 36.4 kW
Fuel use
2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
48.49 hp 36.2 kW
Fuel use
2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Nebraska Tractor Test 1839
Diesel 8-speed 4WD May 25 - 27, 2004 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1839 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
51.97 hp 38.8 kW
Fuel use
3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
50.71 hp 37.8 kW
Fuel use
3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour