What do tractor model numbers mean

Start new topic. Recommended Posts. Posted June 24, For the most part So I put it to you guys. Was this intentional? Dave Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Bill Walters Posted June 24, Eason Posted June 24, Had I realized that, it'd made memorizing all that a LOT easier over the years. MNredfarmer Posted June 24, Wasn't the HP and the around HP? Steve C. Posted June 25, But then the 88's changed all that. Dec 3, 5. RLstangs Bronze Member. John Deere is currently transitioning to a new name and number system for its full line of tractors with the introduction of the new 5D, 5E, 5M, and 6D Series tractors.

New system Each new tractor model number has six available positions. The first position is a number and represents its size. The E is a engine horsepower tractor. When compared to other models in the 5 family of tractors, the E has fewer capabilities while a M has greater capabilities.

This new system does away with the word thousand in the series title. Dec 3, 6. RLstangs, That is all fine and good but I for one am more interested in pto hp since I often find myself comparing to older tractors I had in the past. While I understand the new numbering system and have memorized a lot of the older tractor models and specs it still can be confusing.

Tractor data is a real help and good source of information. Dec 4, 7. This is the new JD system so you can tell a lot about the tractor by just the model number. Select Manufacturer Select Manufacturer 3.

Select Model Select Model. Price Range. Year Range. Hours Filter. Zip Code. There are multiple configurations of tractors in each series with horsepower and letters. As a customer, choosing the right series, horsepower, and features depends on the jobs you have in mind for a tractor. While the D, E, and M are all in the 5 Series family, each tractor offers different capabilities as well as different price tags.