John Deere 5125R Specs ( 2017-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 5125R is a utility farm tractor produced since 2017 in Augusta, Georgia, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 125 hp. It is equipped with a standard cab, four-wheel drive, and options for either an open center or pressure-flow compensated (PFC) hydraulic system.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Speed Configuration:
The 5125R offers multiple transmission options including the Command8 with 32 forward and 16 reverse gears, alongside the CommandQuad and CommandQuad Creeper systems.
Tested Power and Pulling Capacity:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum tested drawbar power of 110.08 hp and a maximum pull of 9,722 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor features a Category II/I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 6,979 lbs at 24 inches and offers a PFC hydraulic system with a total flow of 39 gpm.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA / Original price was $99,029 in 2019 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 47 gal (177.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Description | John Deere 4045 PowerTech PWL / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276.4 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emission control | exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalyst, and diesel particulate filter |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Oil capacity | 12.3 qts (11.6 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1650-2200 |
| Power | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 393.9 lb-ft (534.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Engine (gross) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Open center PTO (claimed) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| PFC PTO (claimed) | 115 hp (85.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 124.57 hp (92.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc / hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Four power-shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with power shuttle. / Eight power-shift gears (1-8) in four ranges (A-D) with power shuttle. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse |
| Transmission | CommandQuad / CommandQuad Creeper / Command8 |
| Type | four-speed power shift / eight-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 24-speed / 32-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed / 24-speed / 32-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Capacity
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 2.9 gal (11.0 L) |
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| Fuel | 38 gal (143.8 L) |
| Open center Hydraulic system | 11.75 gal (44.5 L) |
| PFC Hydraulic system | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 3 OptOptional |
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| Open center Capacity | 11.75 gal (44.5 L) |
| Open center SCV flow | 19.3 gpm (73.1 lpm) |
| Open center Steering flow | 6.2 gpm (23.5 lpm) |
| Open center Total flow | 25.5 gpm (96.5 lpm) |
| Open center Type | open center |
| PFC Capacity | 12.5 gal (47.3 L) |
| PFC SCV flow | 26.4 gpm (99.9 lpm) |
| PFC Steering flow | 8.1 gpm (30.7 lpm) |
| PFC Total flow | 39 gpm (147.6 lpm) |
| PFC Type | pressure-flow compensated |
| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 4 OptOptional |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
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| Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
| Front lift (at ends) | 6292 lbs (2854 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6979 lbs (3165 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 7158 lbs (3246 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 950 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Description | Flange rear axle |
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| Front axle | 4WD / Suspended 4WD |
| Height | 106.1 inches (269 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 106.1 inches (269 cm) |
| Length | 147.8 inches (375 cm) |
| Max weight | 18960 lbs (8600 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 9811 lbs (4450 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Width | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Front tire | 12.4R24 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R30 |
| Weight | 9811 lbs (4450 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Industrial front | 12.5/80-18 |
| Industrial rear | 19.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 44x18-20 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23.1-26 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2R28. Rear: 13.6R38 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30 |
5125R Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the 5125R frame, above the front axle. |
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John Deere 5125R attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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OCED Tractor Test 2197
| Description | Diesel CommandQuad 4WD Open CenterApril 9 - 24, 2018Link: OCED Tractor Test 2197 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour (25.0 l/hour) / 6.5 gal/hour (24.6 l/hour) / 6.6 gal/hour (25.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 122.41 hp (91.3 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 112.32 hp (83.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 117.91 hp (87.9 kW) |
OCED Tractor Test 2198
| Description | Diesel CommandQuad 4WD PFCApril 11 - 24, 2018Link: OCED Tractor Test 2198 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour (25.4 l/hour) / 6.5 gal/hour (24.6 l/hour) / 6.6 gal/hour (25.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 124.57 hp (92.9 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 114.12 hp (85.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 119.37 hp (89.0 kW) |
References
| Description | 5R Series Tractors published in 2018, by John Deere / Get a load of Our new 5R options published in 2018, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 480/70R28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% faster than forward except in D3 and D4. / With 480/70R28 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | OECD 2197: diesel CommandQuad 4WD Open Center / OECD 2198: diesel CommandQuad 4WD PFC |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2197
Test Date:
April 9 - 24, 2018
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)
122.41 hp
@ 1902 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
112.32 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
117.91 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 375 lb.-ft. (509 Nm) at 1349 rpm |
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| Torque Rise | 40.0% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr | DEF gal/hr | DEF L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 112.32 | 83.75 | 2201 | 6.52 | 24.69 | 0.31 | 1.18 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 122.41 | 91.28 | 1902 | 6.62 | 25.06 | 0.29 | 1.12 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.32 | 2201 | 6.52 | 0.41 | 17.22 | 0.31 |
| 98.25 | 2268 | 5.98 | 0.43 | 16.43 | 0.26 |
| 74.22 | 2282 | 4.87 | 0.46 | 15.23 | 0.21 |
| 49.88 | 2298 | 3.81 | 0.54 | 13.08 | 0.11 |
| 25.08 | 2315 | 2.79 | 0.78 | 8.98 | 0.05 |
| 0.72 | 2330 | 1.91 | 18.73 | 0.38 | 0.03 |