John Deere 5105

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5105 is a versatile utility tractor that was part of the 5000 Advantage series. Produced between 2000 and 2007 in Augusta, Georgia, this model came equipped with a John Deere 3029D engine, a three-cylinder, 2.9 L diesel offering 45.6 hp, with the option to achieve 50 hp after a certain serial number. Featuring both 2WD and 4WD configurations, it appeals to a variety of farming needs. The 5105 model utilizes a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, accompanied by a dry disc clutch. With a capacity to accommodate operator-presence safety features, the 5105 was designed with an open operator station and a two-post ROPS for protection. This model is also capable of being fitted with the John Deere 521 loader, expanding its utility for various tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 45.6 hp or 50 hp after SN 512000

Transmission: Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 2WD: 4125 or 4WD: 4500

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 5105 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 43% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 95% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 95% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 3029D
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural aspiration
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 179
Bore (in): 4.17
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 45.6 hp or 50 hp after SN 512000

Transmission

Type: Partially synchronized with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 2WD: 108.7 or 4WD: 128.4
Width (in): 68.9
Height (in): 90.2
Operating Weight (lb): 2WD: 4125 or 4WD: 4500

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD
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
Manufacture - End Year: 2007
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II/I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 3000 lbs at 24 inches behind lift point
Operator Station Type: Open operator station with two-post ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential mechanical wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May 2 - 17, 2000

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 40.58 HP (30.26 kW) at 2300 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 2.39 Gal/hr (9.04 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.416 lb/hp.hr (0.253 kg/kW.h)
Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 17.28 Hp.hr/gal (3.40 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

Drawbar Power: Not explicitly provided in this summary.
Maximum Torque: 114 lb.-ft. (154 Nm) at 1402 rpm
Torque Rise: 22.7% with a torque rise at 1801 rpm of 17%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 3173 lbs (14.1 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Rated Engine Speed: 11.6 GPM (43.9 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 13.9 HP (10.4 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2500 psi (172 bar)

Sound Levels

Sound Level with No Load in 3rd Gear: 87.5 dB(A)
Sound Level at Transport Speed, No Load in 8th Gear: 91.7 dB(A)

Tractor Weight

Unladen Tractor Mass: 4665 lbs (2116 kg)

NTTL.(2000).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 1770 for John Deere 5105 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2197