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John Deere 5400 Specs ( 1992-1997 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Distributor John Deere
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
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
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.
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)
Hydraulic system 10 gal (37.9 L)
ROPS Fuel 18 gal (68.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 10 gal (37.9 L)
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
Rear lift 5291 lbs (2399 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 3374 lbs (1530 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2400
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery AH 100
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)
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
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)
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)
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

Links

Description Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition

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.
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.

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.

Variants

5400N narrow, orchard tractor