John Deere 5045E vs John Deere 5210

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the John Deere 5045E leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 5045E and John Deere 5210.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5045E	John Deere 5210
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	▲ 53 hp
PTO HP (hp)	37 hp	▲ 45 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,401 lb	4,370 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,671 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,192 lb	▲ 3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 131 in	122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,504 lbf	3,485 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	18.2 gpm	18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5045EJohn Deere 5210

Engine HPhp

50 hp

▲53 hp

PTO HPhp

37 hp

▲45 hp

Weightlb

4,414 lb

▲5,401 lb

4,370 lb

2WDMFWD

Loader Liftlb

▲3,671 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,192 lb

▲3,374 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5045E	John Deere5210


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	John Deere PowerTech 3029	CD3029DLV50
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged, liquid-cooled	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	179 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	53 hp
PTO Power	37 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry Type Air Cleaner with Safety Element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection, rotary injection pump, electric shutoff
Alternator	40 A	40 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	19.6 gal	18 gal (open station); 22 gal (cab)
Coolant Capacity	10 qt	10 qt
Crankcase Capacity	9 qt	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.3 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	MFWD Dana axle: 1.18 gal differential housing, 0.21 gal each wheel hub; MFWD Carraro axle: 1.03 gal differential housing, 0.15 gal each side reduction gear	5.3 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.63 qt (each wheel hub)

PTO Type	Independent	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever-operated clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II, convertible to I	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,192 lb	3,374 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control with top link draft sensing	Position and depth control, top link draft sensing

Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	CollarShift standard; SyncShuttle optional; PowrReverser optional
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	14.98 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 14.89 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	12.78 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-R); 17.21 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Dry	Dual dry clutch (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); multi-disk wet clutch (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical, pedal controlled	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post ROPS; cab optional; two-wheel drive or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulically Actuated Wet Disk Brakes, Self-Equalizing and Self-Adjusting	Wet disk, self-equalizing, self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFWD	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	2,720 to 4,700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2,760 to 4,620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	1,675 lb (maximum permissible static vertical load, drawbar fully extended)

Overall Width	57.3 in (rear axle between flanges)	94.6 in (maximum)
Wheelbase	80.7 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	2WD: 18.8 in; MFWD: 13.4 in	19 in (2WD front axle); 17 in (MFWD front axle); 14.3 in (drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (2WD); 15.3 ft (4WD); 12.8 ft (4WD, Carraro axle)	11.3 ft (2WD); 12.5 ft (MFWD engaged); 11.3 ft (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	94.4 in	88.7 in (extended)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.8 in	76.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	97 in
Overall Length	137.8 in	122.6 in (2WD); 125.9 in (MFWD) (less drawbar and front weights) (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2WD: 4,414 lb; MFWD: 5,401 lb	4,370 lb (2WD); 4,730 lb (MFWD); add 1,000 lb with cab
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5L-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5L-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 10.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 13.6-28, 14.9-24, 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 18.4-16.1
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFWD: 9.5-24	8.3-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	21.5L-16.1; 22.5LL-16.1 (Turf Special)	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12.5/80-18	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	H240 (NSL or MSL); 520M	Not Published
Loader Model	H240NSL	521; 541; 541 self-leveling; 542; 542 self-leveling
Loader Lift Height	131 in	521: 122 in; 541: 126 in; 541 self-leveling: 130 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,671 lb	521: 2,500 lb; 541: 2,500 lb; 541 self-leveling: 2,800 lb (full at pin)
Loader Breakout Force	4,504 lb	521: 3,485 lbf; 541: 3,484 lbf; 541 self-leveling: 4,125 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 5045E vs John Deere 5210: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?: The John Deere 5210 leads on engine hp at 53 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?: The John Deere 5210 leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?: The John Deere 5045E leads on weight at 5,401 lb lb, compared to 4,370 lb lb for the John Deere 5210.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?: The John Deere 5045E leads on loader lift at 3,671 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 5210.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?: The John Deere 5210 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,374 lb lb, compared to 3,192 lb lb for the John Deere 5045E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5045E	John Deere 5210
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	▲ 53 hp
PTO HP (hp)	37 hp	▲ 45 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,401 lb	4,370 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,671 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,192 lb	▲ 3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 131 in	122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,504 lbf	3,485 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	18.2 gpm	18.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5045EJohn Deere 5210

Engine HPhp

50 hp

▲53 hp

PTO HPhp

37 hp

▲45 hp

Weightlb

4,414 lb

▲5,401 lb

4,370 lb

2WDMFWD

Loader Liftlb

▲3,671 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,192 lb

▲3,374 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere5045E	John Deere5210


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	John Deere PowerTech 3029	CD3029DLV50
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged, liquid-cooled	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	179 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	53 hp
PTO Power	37 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry Type Air Cleaner with Safety Element	Dry type with safety element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection, rotary injection pump, electric shutoff
Alternator	40 A	40 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	11.4 gpm	11.4 gpm
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	6.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	18.2 gpm	18.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	18.2 gpm	18.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.4 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	19.6 gal	18 gal (open station); 22 gal (cab)
Coolant Capacity	10 qt	10 qt
Crankcase Capacity	9 qt	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.3 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	MFWD Dana axle: 1.18 gal differential housing, 0.21 gal each wheel hub; MFWD Carraro axle: 1.03 gal differential housing, 0.15 gal each side reduction gear	5.3 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.63 qt (each wheel hub)

PTO Type	Independent	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever-operated clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II, convertible to I	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,192 lb	3,374 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control with top link draft sensing	Position and depth control, top link draft sensing

Transmission Type	SyncShuttle	CollarShift standard; SyncShuttle optional; PowrReverser optional
No. of Speeds	9F/3R	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	14.98 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 14.89 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	12.78 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-R); 17.21 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Dry	Dual dry clutch (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); multi-disk wet clutch (PowrReverser)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical, pedal controlled	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post ROPS; cab optional; two-wheel drive or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulically Actuated Wet Disk Brakes, Self-Equalizing and Self-Adjusting	Wet disk, self-equalizing, self-adjusting
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFWD	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	2,720 to 4,700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2,760 to 4,620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	1,675 lb (fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position)	1,675 lb (maximum permissible static vertical load, drawbar fully extended)

Overall Width	57.3 in (rear axle between flanges)	94.6 in (maximum)
Wheelbase	80.7 in	80.7 in
Ground Clearance	2WD: 18.8 in; MFWD: 13.4 in	19 in (2WD front axle); 17 in (MFWD front axle); 14.3 in (drawbar)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (2WD); 15.3 ft (4WD); 12.8 ft (4WD, Carraro axle)	11.3 ft (2WD); 12.5 ft (MFWD engaged); 11.3 ft (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	94.4 in	88.7 in (extended)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.8 in	76.7 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	97 in
Overall Length	137.8 in	122.6 in (2WD); 125.9 in (MFWD) (less drawbar and front weights) (without 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2WD: 4,414 lb; MFWD: 5,401 lb	4,370 lb (2WD); 4,730 lb (MFWD); add 1,000 lb with cab
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5L-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5L-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 10.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 13.6-28, 14.9-24, 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 18.4-16.1
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFWD: 9.5-24	8.3-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	13.6-28
R3 Turf - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	21.5L-16.1; 22.5LL-16.1 (Turf Special)	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12.5/80-18	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	H240 (NSL or MSL); 520M	Not Published
Loader Model	H240NSL	521; 541; 541 self-leveling; 542; 542 self-leveling
Loader Lift Height	131 in	521: 122 in; 541: 126 in; 541 self-leveling: 130 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,671 lb	521: 2,500 lb; 541: 2,500 lb; 541 self-leveling: 2,800 lb (full at pin)
Loader Breakout Force	4,504 lb	521: 3,485 lbf; 541: 3,484 lbf; 541 self-leveling: 4,125 lbf (at pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 5045E vs John Deere 5210: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on engine hp at 53 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 37 hp hp for the John Deere 5045E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5045E leads on weight at 5,401 lb lb, compared to 4,370 lb lb for the John Deere 5210.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5045E leads on loader lift at 3,671 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 5210.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5045E or the John Deere 5210?

The John Deere 5210 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,374 lb lb, compared to 3,192 lb lb for the John Deere 5045E.

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