| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
| Original price was $22,500 in 2004 | |
| The John Deere 5220 is nearly identical to the model 5210 it replaced. | |
| John Deere 5220 Engine | |
| John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
| John Deere 5220 Transmissions | |
| 9-speed collar shift | |
| 9-speed partially synchronized | |
| 12-speed power shuttle | |
| John Deere 5220 Power | |
| Engine | 53 hp 39.5 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp 33.6 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 46.16 hp 34.4 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| ROPS with straddle-mount platform. Optional ROPS with isolated platform (IOOS). Optional cab. |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 18 gal (ROPS early) 68.1 L |
|   | 20 gal (ROPS late) 75.7 L |
|   | 27 gal (IOOS/cab small) 102.2 L |
|   | 29.5 gal (IOOS/cab large) 111.7 L |
| Hydraulic system | 10 gal 37.9 L |
|   | 11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L |
| Front axle | 6.6 qts 6.2 L |
| Front hubs | 0.74 qts (each) 0.7 L |
| Front diff. | 5.2 qts 4.9 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 10 gal 37.9 L |
|   | 11.5 gal (PowrReverser) 43.5 L |
| Pressure | 2800 psi 193.1 bar |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 11.4 gpm 43.1 lpm |
| Steering flow | 6.8 gpm 25.7 lpm |
| Steering press. | 1900 psi 131.0 bar |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,374 lbs 1530 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|   | 540/540E |
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
|   | 540E@1700 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| ROPS Wheelbase | 80.7 inches 204 cm |
| 2WD Cab Wheelbase | 79 inches 200 cm |
| 4WD Cab Wheelbase | 80 inches 203 cm |
| Weight | 3576 to 6031 pounds |
| Front tire | 6.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| John Deere 5220 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| backhoe | |
| 5220 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle. |
| 2002 | 220001 |
| 2003 | 320001 |
| 2004 | 420001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Links | |
| Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| ROPS Charging amps | 40 |
| Cab Charging amps | 60 |
| Battery CCA | 700 (early) |
|   | 950 (late) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery Group | 31 |
| References | |
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| Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2001, by John Deere | |
| 5020 Series Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on February 18, 2023 | |
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