John Deere 5220
The John Deere 5220 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): 53 hp / 39.5 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrReverser. Operating weight: 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket. 695 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 53 hp / 39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal (ROPS early)
68.1 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Operating Weight
1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket.
695 kg
Overview
 | 2001 - 2004
5000 Twenty SeriesUtility tractor
5000 Twenty Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
Original price was $22,500 in 2004 | |
The John Deere 5220 is nearly identical to the model 5210 it replaced. | |
John Deere 5220 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 5220 Power | |
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Engine | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 46.16 hp
34.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18 gal (ROPS early)
68.1 L |
20 gal (ROPS late)
75.7 L | |
27 gal (IOOS/cab small)
102.2 L | |
29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large)
111.7 L | |
Hydraulic system | 10 gal
37.9 L |
11.5 gal (PowrReverser)
43.5 L | |
Front axle | 6.6 qts
6.2 L |
Front hubs | 0.74 qts (each)
0.7 L |
Front diff. | 5.2 qts
4.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10 gal
37.9 L |
11.5 gal (PowrReverser)
43.5 L | |
Pressure | 2800 psi
193.1 bar |
Valves | 2 to 3 |
Pump flow | 11.4 gpm
43.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.8 gpm
25.7 lpm |
Steering press. | 1900 psi
131.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,374 lbs
1530 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/540E | |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
540E@1700 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
2WD Cab Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
4WD Cab Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 3576 to 6031 pounds |
Front tire | 6.5-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Links | |
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Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 40 |
Cab Charging amps | 60 |
Battery CCA | 700 (early) |
950 (late) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | 31 |
References | |
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Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
5020 Series Tractors published in 2004, 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 | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Power | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.84 gal/hour
10.7 l/hour |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 825-2625 |
Operating RPM | 1600-2400 |
Torque | 119.5 lb-ft
162.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
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 collar shift | |
9-speed partially synchronized | |
12-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse collar shift
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Type | collar shift |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range. | |
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere SyncShuttle
Transmission | John Deere SyncShuttle |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Oil capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear and direction shifts are synchronized enabling shifting on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. | |
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 46 qts
43.5 L |
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. | |
With 16.9-30 R1 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5220 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.5-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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ROPS Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
2WD Cab Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
4WD Cab Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
2WD ROPS Length | 136.9 inches
347 cm |
4WD ROPS Length | 141.6 inches
359 cm |
2WD Cab Length | 139.5 inches
354 cm |
4WD Cab Length | 142 inches
360 cm |
ROPS Width | 70.9 inches
180 cm |
Cab Width | 69.4 inches
176 cm |
2WD Ground clearance | 18 inches
45 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 15.8 inches
40 cm |
John Deere 5220 Weight | |
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Shipping | 3,576 lbs (2WD straddle ROPS)
1622 kg |
4,616 lbs (4WD straddle ROPS)
2093 kg | |
3,891 lbs (2WD IOOS ROPS)
1764 kg | |
4,931 lbs (4WD IOOS ROPS)
2236 kg | |
4,991 lbs (2WD cab)
2263 kg | |
6,031 lbs (4WD cab)
2735 kg | |
Max Drawbar | 1,675 lbs (extended)
759 kg |
2,470 lbs (retracted)
1120 kg | |
2WD Max front axle | 4700 lbs
2131 kg |
7050 lbs (2WD with loader)
3197 kg | |
4WD Max front axle | 4620 lbs
2095 kg |
6210 lbs (4WD with loader)
2816 kg | |
Max rear axle | 8360 lbs
3792 kg |
John Deere 5220 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 62.7 inches (straddle)
159 cm |
69.2 inches (IOOS)
175 cm | |
Hood | 53.6 inches
136 cm |
ROPS | 93.9 inches
238 cm |
101.7 inches (IOOS)
258 cm | |
75.6 inches (folded)
192 cm | |
82.7 inches (IOOS folded)
210 cm | |
Cab | 97.5 inches
247 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1754 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 4WD
October 12 - 19, 1998
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1754 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 46.16 hp
34.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 510 loader | |
John Deere 521 loader | |
John Deere 541 loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 49 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 49 Backhoe |
Weight | 1533 lbs*Backhoe weight without bucket.
695 kg |
Transport height | 94 inches
238 cm |
2-Foot flat digging depth | 115 inches
292 cm |
Reach from pivot | 149 inches
378 cm |
Loading height | 92 inches
233 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 4575 lbs
2075 kg |
Dipperstick force | 3175 lbs
1440 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 5220 based on its 53 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
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 | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 5220.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.5 hrs
Approximately 6.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (18 gal / 68.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.8 gal/hr (10.4 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 5220 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 5220.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)53 hp
Kilowatts (kW)39.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)53.7 PS
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