John Deere 5400 Specs ( 1992-1997 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (79.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Description | John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Idle RPM | 800-2600 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1600-2400 |
| Power (gross) | 68.4 hp (51.0 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated Power (net) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter power | 3.4 hp (2.5 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 182.9 lb-ft (248.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 52.61 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 68.4 hp (51.0 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 62.56 hp (46.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc / wet disc |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, with three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. / Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse / 12 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere Collar Shift / John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized / John Deere TSS Reverser |
| Type | unsynchronized gear / partially synchronized / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear / 9-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized gear / 9-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Capacity
| Cab Fuel | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| ROPS Fuel | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2750 psi (189.6 bar) |
| Pump flow | 11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 18.2 gpm (68.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | position control with top-link draft sensing |
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| Rear lift | 5291 lbs (2399 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3374 lbs (1530 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 100 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 40 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (drawbar) | 18.6 inches (47 cm) |
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| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.8 inches (47 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 56.5 to 76.2 inches (143 to 193 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 125.9 inches (319 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (drawbar) | 18.0 inches (45 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17.7 inches (44 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 50.9 to 79 inches (129 to 200 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Flange rear axle | 57.3 inch length (1455 mm) |
| Height (cab) | 94.5 inches (240 cm) |
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53.8 to 81.6 inches (steel) (136 to 207 cm) / 60.4 to 80.4 inches (cast) (153 to 204 cm) |
| Weight | 5750 lbs (2608 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Width | 70.7 inches*Minimum width. (179 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 4560 to 5970 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 27/9.5-15 / 27/9.5-15 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 9.5-16 / 12LL-16 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 / 22.5LL-16.1 |
5400 Serial Numbers
| 1992 | 130000 |
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| 1993 | 240000 |
| 1994 | ------ |
| 1995 | 440274 |
| 1996 | 540001 |
| 1997 | 640000 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle. |
John Deere 5400 Height
| 2WD Hood | 53.8 inches (136 cm) |
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| 2WD Steering wheel | 65.4 inches (166 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 55.5 inches (140 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 66.3 inches (168 cm) |
| Cab | 99.1 inches (251 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 77.8 inches (197 cm) |
| ROPS | 90.9 inches (230 cm) |
John Deere 5400 Weight
| 2WD Cab Shipping | 5460 lbs (2476 kg) |
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| 2WD Max front axle | 8100 lbs (3674 kg) |
| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 4560 lbs (2068 kg) |
| 4WD Cab Shipping | 5970 lbs (2707 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 8430 lbs (3823 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Operating | 5118 lbs (2321 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 5070 lbs (2299 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 12500 lbs (5670 kg) |
John Deere 5400 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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Links
| Description | Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition |
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OCED Tractor Test 1662
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 29 - October 9, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1662 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1C used for power test. / Gear 2B used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 62.56 hp (46.7 kW) / 52.61 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,842 lbs (2649 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 60.67 hp (45.2 kW) |
References
| Description | Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere* / Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1993, by John Deere / Golf & Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1997, by John Deere / Golf and Turf Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1998, by John Deere / The spirit of value - three brand new tractors from 40 to 60 HP published in 1991, by John Deere / 40- to 73-HP 5000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere / Utility Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward. |
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Variants
| 5400N | narrow, orchard tractor |
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