John Deere 5065E Specs ( 2008-2022 )
Overview
The John Deere 5065E is a utility farm tractor manufactured between 2008 and 2022 in Pune, India. It is powered by a 2.9L three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine providing a gross rating of 65 hp and utilizes a 9-speed partially synchronized transmission. The tractor is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with a rear lift capacity of 3,192 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The turbocharged John Deere PowerTech 3029H engine produced a maximum tested PTO power of 57.96 hp with a fuel consumption rate of 3.6 gallons per hour during Nebraska Tractor Test 1956.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Equipped with either the SyncReverser or SyncShuttle system, the 9-speed partially synchronized transmission features three gears and one reverse gear across three separate ranges.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 18.2 gpm and 2,828 psi of pressure to operate a Category 2 rear hitch with a lift capacity of 3,192 pounds at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | two paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech 3029H / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Idle RPM | 800-2600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Operating RPM | 1800-2400 |
| Pre-heating | coolant heater (optional) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft (240.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1700 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Engine (gross) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 57.96 hp (43.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Three gears plus reverse in each of three ranges. Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Other shifts are not synchronized. The SyncReverser is standard equipment on two-wheel drive models. / Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in each of three ranges (A-C). Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Forward gear shifts in-range are synchronized. Shifts between ranges are not synchronized. The SyncShuttle is standard equipment on four-wheel drive models. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 40.15 qts (38.0 L) / 41.2 qts (39.0 L) |
| Oil type | JD Hy-Gard / JD Hy-Gard |
| Transmission | SyncReverser / SyncShuttle |
| Type | partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 9-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 9-speed / 9-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Folding 2-post ROPS. Optional canopy. Optional deluxe canopy with lights and insulation. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | rear diff lock standard |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| 2WD Hydraulic system | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
| Front axle | 4.8 qts (4.5 L) |
| Front hubs | 0.85 qts (each) (0.8 L) |
| Fuel | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| 2WD Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Capacity | 10.3 gal (39.0 L) |
| Mid valves | 2 (optional) |
| Pressure | 2828 psi (195.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
| Steering flow | 6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1958 psi (135.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 18.2 gpm (68.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and top-link draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,192 lbs (1447 kg) |
| Rear Type | 2 |
PTO
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 623 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.8 inches (47 cm) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Flange axle rear axle | 57.5 inch length (1460 mm) |
| Front axle | Flange axle: 64.6 inch length (1640 mm) |
| Length | 137.8 inches (350 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Width | 57.3 inches (axle flange) (145 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-27 (2WD) |
| Weight | 4634 to 5500 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Industrial front | 11L-15 (2WD) |
| Industrial rear | 16.9-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27/12LL-15 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 16.9-27 (2WD) |
John Deere 5065E Height
| Hood | 53.8 inches (136 cm) |
|---|---|
| ROPS | 96.8 inches (245 cm) |
John Deere 5065E Weight
| 2WD Shipping | 4,634 lbs (2101 kg) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Operating | 5,500 lbs (2494 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 5,070 lbs (2299 kg) |
John Deere 5065E attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1956
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 20 - October 8, 2009Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1956 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 57.96 hp (43.2 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 55.57 hp (41.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 56.51 hp (42.1 kW) |
References
| Description | New 5 Series Utility Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere / 5 Series published in 2009, by John Deere / 5D - 5E - 5E Limited Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-28 rear tires. / With 16.9-28 rear tires. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2138
Test Date:
April 5 - 13, 2016
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Max Power (1 Hour)
61.50 hp
@ 2002 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
59.54 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
60.09 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 193 lb-ft (262 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 30.1% |
| At Engine RPM | 1500 rpm |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 59.54 | 44.40 | 2102 | 4.32 | 16.33 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 61.50 | 45.86 | 2002 | 4.26 | 16.14 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.54 | 2102 | 4.32 | 0.51 | 13.80 | N/A |
| 51.86 | 2148 | 3.97 | 0.54 | 13.06 | N/A |
| 39.50 | 2181 | 3.52 | 0.62 | 11.23 | N/A |
| 26.46 | 2200 | 2.96 | 0.79 | 8.93 | N/A |
| 13.31 | 2200 | 2.20 | 1.16 | 6.05 | N/A |
| 0.83 | 2200 | 1.46 | 12.33 | 0.57 | N/A |