John Deere 5820
Built: 2003–2009 · Series: 5020er-Baureihe
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John Deere 5020 line, Model 5820: a four-cylinder engine of 4,525 cc, 64.8 kW, 323 Nm of torque and a 40 km/h road speed, built from 2003 to 2009
The 5820 belongs to John Deere's 5020 line, a European generation of mid-power general-purpose tractors built from 2003 to 2009. This line sat between the manufacturer's more compact models and its larger field tractors, aimed at farms with mixed requirements.
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The four-cylinder engine of 4,525 cc produces 64.8 kW (88 hp) at 2,300 rpm and delivers 323 Nm of torque. At a weight of 4,235 kg, with a wheelbase of 2,250 mm and a width of 2,175 mm, the 5820 reaches a top speed of 40 km/h.
General-purpose tractors in this power class cover a broad range of tasks, from forage harvesting and tillage to haulage with medium-sized trailers on mixed and livestock farms alike. The stated torque of 323 Nm provides enough pulling force for power take-off work such as driving mowers or forage wagons, without needing a large increase in engine speed.
Buying a used 5820 means checking the usual wear points of a widely worked general-purpose tractor: the clutch, power take-off bearings and hydraulic couplings. The condition of the rear axle seals and the hydraulic hoses also deserves attention on a tractor of this age, especially if it spent much of its life fitted with a front loader. Parts for this line are readily available through John Deere's European dealer network, including the faster-wearing items.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 5820
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 88 hp (64.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 323 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,525 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,175 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,630 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 390 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,235 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16V/16R or 32V/32Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 440/65 R 24 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 540/65 R 34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 131 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | bridge-frame modular constructioncorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.3 kW/t (65 kW / 4.2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 60% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the John Deere 5820 have?
The John Deere 5820 delivers 88 hp.
How much does the John Deere 5820 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,235 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 5820 have?
4 cylinders, 4,525 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the John Deere 5820 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the John Deere 5820?
3,950 mm × 2,175 mm × 2,630 mm.
When was the John Deere 5820 built?
Production years: 2003–2009.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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