- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 2005–2008
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 5225 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere-PowerTech 5.030 T 027 five-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 55.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
55.3 hp
41.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,994 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,685 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 13.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
John Deere 5225 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 5225 (A) was built from 2005 to 2008.
The John Deere 5225 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 41.2 kW (55.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 5225 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 5225 (A) has a John Deere-PowerTech 5.030 T 027 engine, a 5-cylinder 3.05 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 5225 (A) weighs 2,719 kg (5,994 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 5225 (A) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 5225 (A) lifts 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 5225 (A) delivers 52.6 L/min (13.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”
How does the 5225 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 52.6 L/min is high for its class — 60% above the median of 32.8 L/min across the 261 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 323 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 5225 (A) have?
The only figure for the 5225 (A) is 55.3 hp (41.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”
What engine is in a 5225 (A)?
A 5225 (A) has a John Deere-PowerTech 5.030 T 027, a 5-cylinder 3.05 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere-PowerTech 5.030 T 027 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 186.1 ci · 3.05 L |
| Max torque | 158 lb·ft · 214 N·m @ 1,349 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”
How much will a 5225 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 5225 (A) lifts 4,685 lb (2,125 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.9 gpm · 52.6 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,973 psi · 205 bar |
| Lift at ends | 4,685 lb · 2,125 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 2,410 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”
What transmission does a 5225 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 5225 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic John Deere Power steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”
How much does a 5225 (A) weigh?
A 5225 (A) weighs 5,994 lb (2,719 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,994 lb · 2,719 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.7 in · 2,177 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 136.9 in · 3,477 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm |
| Height | 95.7 in · 2,431 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.1 in · 460 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 57.0–87.0 in · 1,449–2,209 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 55.7–74.0 in · 1,414–1,880 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”
What oil does a 5225 (A) take, and how much?
A 5225 (A) engine takes 11.0 qt (10.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 46.0 qt · 43.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 5225 (A)?
Within 10% of its 55.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrolux 6055.3 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 5225 (A) →
- Hürlimann H-655 XA55.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 5225 (A) →
- Lamborghini 654-55 (DT)55.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 5225 (A) →
- SAME Dorado 55 (DT)55.3 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 5225 (A) →
- Deutz-Fahr Agroplus 6055.3 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2005Side by side with the 5225 (A) →
- John Deere 1846 FA55.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–2003Side by side with the 5225 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 5225 (A)
Is a 5225 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 5225 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 5225 (A) have?
A 5225 (A) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 5225”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 5225 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106401 · revision 878815. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document