John Deere 5125R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5125R is a powerful utility tractor with a rated engine power output of 114.12 hp at 2201 rpm, as per independent test results. It features a turbocharged, liquid-cooled 4-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 276.4 cubic inches. The tractor has a maximum torque of 379 lb-ft at 1501 rpm and a torque rise of 39.3%. The hydraulic system delivers 29.5-31.5 GPM with a maximum power of 38.7-47.0 hp. It is equipped with an exhaust regenerative aftertreatment system with DOC and SCR. The operating weight is 9780 lbs, and it rides on 320/85R24 front tires (14 psi) and 460/85R30 rear tires (12 psi). Noise levels range from 75.6-83.0 dB(A) depending on the operating conditions.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 114.12

Transmission: Power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 9780

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 5125R Tractor

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Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 88% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 62% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PWX / PowerTech PWL
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 276.4
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 114.12

Transmission

Type: Power shift
Forward Gears: 32 (Command8) / 16 (CommandQuad)
Reverse Gears: 16 (Command8 and CommandQuad)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 143.7
Width (in): 84.6
Height (in): 105.9
Operating Weight (lb): 9780

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000 (Front) / 540/540E/1000 (Rear)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 17
Front Tire Diameter (in): 320/85R24
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 460/85R30
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: Category 2
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 6,075 - 6,790 lbs
Operator Station Type: Cab (standard)
Starter Type: Electric (12V)
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open center or load-sensing pressure-flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 11 - 24, 2018

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—566 rpm): 114.12 HP (85.10 kW) at 2201 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 6.54 Gal/hr (24.77 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.403 lb/hp.hr (0.245 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 0.29 Gal/hr (1.08 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (8th Gear): 101.73 HP (75.86 kW) with a drawbar pull of 6991 lbs (31.10 kN) and a speed of 5.46 mph (8.78 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed (8th Gear): 0.453 lb/hp.hr (0.276 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.51 Hp.hr/gal (3.05 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 379 lb.-ft. (514 Nm) at 1501 rpm
Torque Rise: 39.3% with a power increase at 1948 rpm of 9.2%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 8678 lbs (38.6 kN) through the entire lift range (2 x 80 mm cylinders)
Pump Delivery Rate: 31.5 GPM (119.2 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed with a maximum hydraulic power of 47.0 HP (35.0 kW)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 19.30 Hp.hr/gal (3.80 kW.h/l) in Economy mode
Fuel Consumption in Economy Mode: 6.07 Gal/hr (22.98 l/h) at 1644 rpm

NTTL.(2018). Nebraska OECD tractor test 2198 for John Deere 5125R PFC Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu