Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5400 vs SAME Aster 70

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5400

Utility

power: 68.4 hp
displacement: 179 ci
Cylinders: 3
Forward gears: 9

Full 5400 specs

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SAMEModel B

SAME Aster 70

Utility

power: 68.4 hp
displacement: 183 ci
Cylinders: 3
Forward gears: 12

Full Aster 70 specs

John DeereJohn Deere 5400

SAMESAME Aster 70

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied

540068.4 hp

Aster 7068.4 hp

Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5400 is in the 62nd percentile; Aster 70 is in the 62nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Aster 70 higher · +4 ci (+2%)

5400179 ci

Aster 70183 ci

Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5400 is in the 48th percentile; Aster 70 is in the 50th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied

54003

Aster 703

Median Utility Tractor4

5400 is in the 23rd percentile; Aster 70 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Aster 70 higher · +3 (+33%)

54009

Aster 7012

Median Utility Tractor12

5400 is in the 35th percentile; Aster 70 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5400 (A)Aster 70 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Manufacturer	John Deere	SAME	—
Model	5400	Aster 70	—
Category	Utility	Utility, Agricultural	—

Engine

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Manufacturer	John Deere	SAME	—
Model	John Deere 3029TAT01	1000.3 AT	—
Power Output	68.4hp	68.4hp	Same
Rated RPM	2,400RPM	2,350RPM	▲ 5400+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders	3	3	Same
Displacement	179ci	183ci	▲ Aster 70+4 ci · +2%
Bore	4.2in	4.1in	▲ 5400+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke	4.3in	4.5in	▲ Aster 70+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Type	Partially synchronized	Partially synchronized / Creeper	—

Dimensions & Weight

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Length	132in	132in	Same
Width	70.7in	70in	▲ 5400+0.7 in · +1%
Height	90.9in	Not recorded	—
Operating Weight	4,560lb	4,960lb	▲ Aster 70+400 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
System Type	Open center	Not recorded	—
Steering Type	Hydrostatic power	Not recorded	—

Power Take-off (PTO)

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Type	Independent	Not recorded	—
Speed 1	540rpm	Not recorded	—

Tires

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Front Tire Size	27/9.5-15	Not recorded	—
Rear Tire Size	16.9-30	Not recorded	—

Hitch & Towing

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Hitch Type	Three-Point Hitch	Not recorded	—
Hitch Category	II/I	II	—
Hitch Position	Rear	Not recorded	—
Hitch Capacity	3,375lb	Not recorded	—

Chassis & Drive

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Chassis Type	4x2 2WD	2WD	—
Drive Type	2WD	Not recorded	—
Steering Type	Hydrostatic power	Not recorded	—
Brake Type	Differential hydraulic wet disc	Not recorded	—

Electrical

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Starter Type	Electric	Electric	Same

Capacities

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Coolant	2.5gal	Not recorded	—

Operator Station

Spec	John Deere 5400	SAME Aster 70	Difference
Type	ROPS	ROPS	Same

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp

A · 62nd percentile (68.4 hp)B · 62nd percentile (68.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci

A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 50th percentile (183 ci)

Cylinders

median 4

A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12

A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb

A · 44th percentile (4,560 lb)B · 47th percentile (4,960 lb)

A · 5400B · Aster 70Median Utility Tractor

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