Premium power, comfort and versatility …
… in a mid-size, full-frame tractor

The new 5R Series prove the old saying true – ‘less is more’.

Just think about your mobile phone for a moment. 10 years ago all you could do was phone or text. Now it’s a camera, music player, address book, diary, internet browser and email reader all in one. But it’s lighter and smaller too.

John Deere has taken that same design approach to the all-new 5R Series tractors. Now you can enjoy the premium big tractor experience in a smaller, mid-size package. Building on the proven reputation of the 5020 Series, the new 5R Series gives you even more.

More power … more comfort … more control … and even greater versatility.

Premium comfort:
more refinement, more convenience … with excellent all-round visibility

As soon as you step inside the 5R cab, everything about it says premium quality. It’s light, very well equipped and surprisingly spacious.

Sit back in the super deluxe air suspension seat and feel just how comfortable it is – just like your favourite armchair at home. Then swing the steering wheel towards you and set the height – it takes just a few seconds to obtain your optimum position.

The instrument panel will feel familiar too. That’s because we’ve styled it to feel like your car. All the controls – ventilation, gear shift and switches are close to hand. Their position will soon become instinctive so you won’t need to take your eye off what you’re doing to make a change.

It’s the perfect working environment – comfortable, quiet and stress-free.

The Premium Cab Advantage

These are the four factors you should use to benchmark our cab against the competition.

Seat comfort
There was a time when people thought a comfortable seat was a luxury. Nowadays it’s essential if you want to look after your back. Our super deluxe air seat insulates you from sudden jolts and continuous vibration.

All-round visibility
Apart from excellent forward and side visibility (even with a loader fitted) you’ll notice there are no C pillars to the rear of our cab. Instead we have rounded glass panels for a clear, unobstructed view.
You can also specify an optional glass roof hatch which provides perfect visibility for safe and accurate loader work. Another useful option is a low profile cab. With clearance of just 2.5 m it’s ideal if you need to get into tight spaces.

Premium power: more power, more torque …
without sacrificing fuel economy

The engine is the heart of any tractor and John Deere engines enjoy a reputation for being the best money can buy. Why? Firstly, we build all our tractor engines at our plant in Saran, France with one use only – agriculture. Secondly, they are built to exacting standards. And finally, our frame design means the engine doesn’t have to perform a structural role so it’s lighter and less stressed for a longer life.

5R engines use the latest high pressure, common rail fuel injection system and electronic control. Apart from meeting the Tier III emission standard, they give you 7% extra power for power hungry tasks like ploughing and high start-off torque for pulling heavy loads through tough spots without shifting down.

Premium control: more choice, more precision …
with automatic shifting in gear ranges

Both engine and transmission are built by John Deere so they are perfectly matched for optimum power delivery. That means the drivetrain doesn’t soak up unnecessary power and you get optimum traction with optimum fuel efficiency.

There’s a choice of two transmissions, both offering four gear ranges.

AutoQuad Plus is the premium choice with automatic, clutchless shifting between gears. You can set the change points you want between 1700 and 22 00 rpm so you’re always in the right gear for the right job. It’s particularly useful when you hit hard ground during ploughing as it automatically chooses the optimum gear or when pulling up hill during road transport.

Both transmissions also feature cruise control for applications where constant speed is essential and underdrive for speeds as low as 1.5 km/hr.

Long Life Clutch
The 5R features the PermaClutch II electrohydraulic multi-disc clutch. This tried and tested design has a wellproven reputation for its smoothness and long life. It’s particularly suited for continuous front loader operations or other applications which require multiple direction changes.

Smooth Range Shifting
Changing between ranges is just as smooth as changing between gears. Both transmissions features speed matching which automatically chooses the correct gear in the next range based on the tractor’s ground speed.

Smooth Gear Shifting
With Softshift you’ll enjoy smooth, gear changes. So no more sudden jolts when pulling trailers or using the loader. Apart from less wear and tear on the whole powertrain, it’s easier on your back as well.

Premium versatility:
more lift capacity, fully integrated controls …
with excellent loader capability

Integrated implement control and high lift capacity
At 42 kN the 5R Series punches well above its weight when it comes to lift capacity. When you add to this fully integrated implement control – front and rear hitches – front and rear PTO – you can handle heavy, power-hungry combinations like a front roller and power harrow with ease.

The Headland Management System is also fully programmable for all your important functions – engaging MFWD, differential lock, hitch functions and PTO – so headland turns are smooth and stress free, leaving you time to concentrate on other operations.

Proven frame design and powerful loader hydraulics
The frame design makes hooking up a wide choice of loaders straightforward. Unique to John Deere, it also absorbs the stress and strain the engine would normally take in other frameless tractors. This means the engine can be lighter which is why the 5R Series has such a high power-to-weight ratio.

The pressure compensated hydraulic system sets the benchmark in this horsepower range. You’ll not be short of hydraulic power when you need it, even at low engine rpm.

Compatible loaders: Model 533, Model 583, Model 633

Guidance you can grow with

If you’re completing tasks where accuracy is essential, our optional guidance solutions make the job easier for you and reduce your input costs.

You can get started with our manual guidance package. All you need comes in one single box: The StarFire 300 receiver takes just a few minutes to mount and gives you EGNOS signal accuracy for your field position. The GreenStar Lightbar then indicates the steering direction for you. Now reducing skips and overlaps is as easy as A – B – C, even in grassland applications where no guidance marks are available.

Or you can step up to automatic guidance. The AutoTrac Universal 200 Steering Kit is the multi-coloured guidance solution that you can easily move between all your makes and models. With the StarFire iTC you choose between different signal accuracies to match your needs. Bringing high accuracy on return passes the ATU 200 reduces overlap by up to 10% and it speeds up field passes and headland turns. This saves you time, fuel and labour costs when you’re seeding, fertilising or mowing.

Minimal downtime, Maximum uptime

We’ve worked hard to minimise the time you spend on service and maintenance. ‘Speed and ease’ were the two factors our designers focused on.

Even with a loader fitted you can tilt up the bonnet with one hand to carry out almost all your regular maintenance checks. Everything else is easy to access with no special tools required so you can be done and out of the yard in no time at all.