John Deere 5065M Specs ( 2008-2012 )
Overview
The John Deere 5065M is a utility tractor produced between 2008 and 2012 in Augusta, Georgia, featuring a 3.0L 5-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 65 hp. This model is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 14.6 gpm of pump flow and was tested to deliver a maximum PTO power of 56.90 hp. Available configurations included 2WD and 4WD drive systems with a variety of transmission options ranging from 12 to 32 speeds.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Layout and Shifting:
The tractor features multiple transmission options including 12-speed, 16-speed, and 32-speed variants with synchronized shuttle shifts or power shuttles for speed changes while moving.
Hydraulic and Rear Hitch Capacity:
The system provides 14.6 gpm of pump flow at 2828 psi and a Category II/I rear hitch capable of lifting 3,595 lbs at 24 inches from the pins.
Engine and Tested PTO Performance:
Nebraska Tractor Test 1958 recorded the 5-cylinder engine delivering 56.90 hp at the PTO and 50.97 hp at rated engine speed with a fuel consumption rate of 3.3 to 3.5 gallons per hour.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $35,603 (2009 2WD ROPS) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 3.0L 5-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.385x4.134 inches (86 x 105 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech 5030 / turbocharged diesel / 5-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 186 ci (3.0 L) |
| Power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft (366.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Oil capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 56.90 hp (42.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Operated via two levers and foot clutch. Speed shift lever selects three forward gears or reverse. Range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Synchronized shuttle shift or speed change shift while moving using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change range. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse |
| Transmission | SyncReverser / SyncShuttle Plus / PowrReverser / PowrReverser Plus |
| Type | partially synchronized / partially synchronized / partially synchronized with power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle / 32-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle / 32-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional deluxe ROPS with upgraded seat. Optional cab with heat and air conditioning. |
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| Differential lock | shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lock |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
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| Front hubs | 0.84 qts (each) (0.8 L) |
| Fuel | 21 gal (ROPS) (79.5 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| 10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC] | : BIO HY-GARD JDM 20D |
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| -10oF [-23oC]↑ | : HY-GARD / : JDM J20C |
| Capacity | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
| Oil type | -10oF [-23oC]↑ : HY-GARD -10oF [-23oC]↑ : JDM J20C 10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC] : BIO HY-GARD JDM 20D ([-23oC][-23oC][-12o↔40oC]) |
| Pressure | 2828 psi (195.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 14.6 gpm (55.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1922 psi (132.5 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0, 2 or 3 (rear) |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,595 lbs (1630 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent electrohydraulic |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (2WD) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 750 |
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| Battery Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 70 (ROPS) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 57.6 to 82.6 inches (2WD) (146 to 209 cm) / 52.8 to 75 inches (4WD) (134 to 190 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 18.8 inches (front axle) (47 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53.1 to 80.9 inches (134 to 205 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (217 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 6017 to 7800 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 85.6 inches (217 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.5-16 (2WD) / 11L-15 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 / 14.9-28 |
| Industrial front | 11LL-15 (2WD) |
| Industrial rear | 19.5L24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27/12LL-15 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22.5LL-16.1 |
5065M Serial Numbers
| Location: | Tractor frame on front left side. |
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John Deere 5065M Weight
| Operating | 6,017 lbs (2WD ROPS) (2729 kg) |
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John Deere 5065M attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1958
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 8 - 13, 2009Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1958 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 56.90 hp (42.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 50.97 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 52.83 hp (39.4 kW) |
References
| Description | New 5M Series published in 2009, by John Deere / 5M Series published in 2011, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. |
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