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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5215
Utility
- power
- 56 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
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How they compare
5215 is in the 51st percentile; Explorer 60 is in the 54th · 5,383 models
5215 is in the 48th percentile; Explorer 60 is in the 50th · 5,580 models
5215 is in the 23rd percentile; Explorer 60 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
5215 is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 60 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | SAME | — |
| Model | 5215 | Explorer 60 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | SAME | — |
| Model | 3029TAT70 | 1000 3-A | — |
| Power Output | 56hp | 60hp | ▲ Explorer 60+4 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ Explorer 60+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 183ci | ▲ Explorer 60+4 ci · +2% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 5215+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.6in | ▲ Explorer 60+0.2 in · +5% |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 151in | ▲ Explorer 60+16 in · +12% |
| Height | Not recorded | 98.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,504lb | 6,515lb | ▲ Explorer 60+11 lb · <1% |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Optional Transmission or Live PTO | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5215 | SAME Explorer 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
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