John Deere 5215
The John Deere 5215 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 56 hp / 41.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 3.8 hp / 2.8 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 12 reverse. Operating weight: 6504 to 6768 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 56 hp / 41.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 3.8 hp / 2.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
21.1 gal
79.9 L
Transmission
24 forward and 12 reverse
Operating Weight
6504 to 6768 pounds
Overview
 | 2003 - 2008
Utility tractorCarraro built
Utility tractor
Carraro built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Carraro |
Utility tractor | |
Variants | |
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5215 | utility |
5215F | narrow |
5215V | narrow low-profile |
John Deere 5215 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 5215 Power | |
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Engine | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 1900 psi
131.0 bar |
Pump flow | 10.9 gpm
41.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.5 gpm
24.6 lpm |
Steering press. | 2700 psi
186.2 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2/1 |
Rear lift (at ends) | 5,395 lbs
2447 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/540E/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6504 to 6768 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 (ROPS) |
60 (with cab) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 100 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere 3029TAT70 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
Compression | 17.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 164.5 lb-ft
223.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 3.8 hp
2.8 kW |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts (ROPS)
9.5 L |
11 qts (with cab)
10.4 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 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed | |
8-speed | |
24-speed |
Transmission — 12 forward and reverse
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
With 16.9R30 rear tires | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
With 16.9R30 rear tires | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and reverse
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Transmission — 24 forward and 12 reverse
Gears | 24 forward and 12 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 5215 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Length | 134.76 inches (5215F/V)
342 cm |
Ground clearance | 8.94 inches (5215V front axle)
22 cm |
10.83 inches (5215F 4WD front axle)
27 cm | |
13.58 inches (5215F 2WD front axle)
34 cm | |
15.75 inches (4WD front axle)
40 cm | |
17.13 inches (2WD front axle)
43 cm | |
John Deere 5215 Weight | |
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Shipping | 6,504 lbs (2WD ROPS)
2950 kg |
6,768 lbs (4WD ROPS)
3069 kg | |
Max capacity | 9,700 lbs (2WD)
4399 kg |
9,921 lbs (4WD)
4500 kg | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 5215.
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 5215 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5215.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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