John Deere 5065E

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5065E is a utility tractor with a 4x2 2WD chassis and hydrostatic power steering for maneuverability. It has a SyncReverser/SyncShuttle/Partially Synchronized transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears. The turbocharged, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder diesel engine (PowerTech 3029H) has a displacement of 179 cubic inches, bore of 4.19 inches, stroke of 4.33 inches, and a rated power output of 61.5 hp at 2100 RPM. It has a 10 qt coolant capacity and can be fitted with Ag, Turf, or Industrial tires. With a length of 137.8 inches and width of 57.3 inches, the unladen operating weight with operator is 5970 lbs. Additional features include an exhaust aftertreatment system, detailed air/fuel filtering, single wet disc brakes, and a 12V starting system.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 61.5

Transmission: SyncReverser / SyncShuttle / Partially Synchronized

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5970 (Unladen with operator)

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 5065E Tractor

John Deere 5065E vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 61% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 76% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech 3029H
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 179
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 61.5

Transmission

Type: SyncReverser / SyncShuttle / Partially Synchronized
Forward Gears: 9
Reverse Gears: 3
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 137.8
Width (in): 57.3
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 5970 (Unladen with operator)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 10
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag, Turf, Industrial
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Category 2
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric (12V)
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open Center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 5 -13, 2016

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 61.50 HP (45.86 kW) at 2002 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.26 Gal/hr (16.14 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.486 lb/hp.hr (0.296 kg/kW.h)
Rated Engine Speed: 59.54 HP (44.40 kW) at 2102 rpm, 4.32 Gal/hr (16.33 l/h), with a fuel efficiency of 0.508 lb/hp.hr (0.309 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Drawbar Pull: Information not provided in the available data
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.508 lb/hp.hr (0.309 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.80 Hp.hr/gal (2.72 kW.h/l) at 2102 rpm

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 193 lb-ft (262 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise: 30.1% with a torque rise at 1676 engine rpm of 23%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 3591 lbs (16.0 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate: 11.5 GPM (43.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 15.9 HP (11.9 kW) at delivery pressure of 2540 psi (175 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 13.92 Hp.hr/gal (2.74 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 4.32 Gal/hr (16.34 l/h) at PTO speed of 2083 rpm

NTTL.(2016).Test 2138: John Deere 5065E. Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2578