Outstanding engine features:

• Economical three-cylinder engine
• Field-proven mechanical injection technology
• High-strength block design
• Fuel-saving variable eco fan (viscous fan drive)
• Free-breathing, cross-flow cylinder heads
• Wet cylinder liners
• Highly efficient charge air cooler
• Fuel cooler

The open-centre hydraulic circuit on the 5E Series features independent hydraulic performance for
steering and the high-pressure rockshaft and selective control valves (SCVs).

An engine-driven tandem gear pump supplies power to this system. This pump is basically two pumps
working together as one to provide a high-flow rate of up to 71 L/min (18.8 gal./min). The front half of the pump supplies 25-L/min (6.6-gal./min) hydraulic flow to the steering circuit. The rear half of the pump delivers 46-L/min (12.2-gal./min) hydraulic flow to the SCVs and 3-point hitch. This tandem pump system ensures excellent hydraulic performance and capacity:

• Precise steering without removing the oil flow from the SCVs and rockshaft is ideal for manoeuvring and operating an implement at the same time as turning at the headland.
• Dedicated rear pump with 46-L/min (12.2-gal./min) flow ensures maximum flow to the SCVs and rockshaft for demanding implements.
• Ensures easy power steering with heavy loads on the front of the tractor.
• Supplies plenty of power for running hydraulic motors.
• Provides high-loader breakout force and fast cycle times.

The work space on 5E Series Tractors is very spacious and easy to enter and exit from both sides. All controls are easily accessible and positioned intuitively so that even inexperienced drivers can quickly find their way around the tractor.

Controls are colour coded: power take-off (PTO) levers in yellow, driving levers in orange, and hydraulic levers in black. To fulfill the European Union (EU) requirements regarding low noise levels, the whole driver interface is isolated from vibrations and sounds from the engine and transmission.

The operator of a 5E Series will appreciate the reduction in noise and vibration through the seat, steering wheel, and lever controls with a rollover protection structure (ROPS) certified, factory-installed cab.

The cabs are assembled to the tractor chassis as a complete unit and mounted on composite isolators. This system of assembly and mounting is similar to the successful mounting methods of the
larger-horsepower tractors in the John Deere Ag tractor family.

The complete cab assembly includes the floor and steering column. Having this type of fully isolated cab greatly reduces noise levels inside the cab. It also creates a more sealed environment, so the amount of airborne particles entering the cab, such as dust and pollen, are greatly reduced.

The cab is very spacious, allowing ample space for controls and storage. The flat floor adds to the spacious, open feel.

The ceiling control panel is located on the upper-right side and the air-conditioning components are located on the upper-rear corners of the cab, where visibility is not as critical. This provides the operator with visibility to the loader at a height unmatched by any competitor.

The 5E Series Tractor lineup offers the reliable nine-forward/three-reverse (9F/3R) top-shaft synchronised transmission. The concept of the proven 5E Series transmission provides:

• A wide choice of transmission speeds
• Easy and comfortable shifting
• A reliable, field-proven design made by John Deere
• High efficiency and reduced power losses
• A value-spec transmission
• A competitive price

The 540/540 economy PTO allows operators to select the engine rpm for reduced fuel consumption, reduced noise levels, reduced vibration, and less wear and tear on the engine, while at the same time keeping the proper 540 rpm at the PTO.
 
The economy PTO provides 540 rpm to the PTO at 1705 engine rpm. The 540 economy mode is ideal for any PTO applications where full engine horsepower is not required.
 
Operating at lower engine rpm decreases fuel costs up to 30 percent and provides additional productivity by improving the operating experience through enhanced operator comfort from reduced noise and vibration.
 
A lever allows the operator to simply change between 540 and 540E when conditions merit the opportunity to save fuel without affecting performance.
 
For heavy-duty operations requiring maximum PTO power, the PTO shift lever is placed in the 540 position, the PTO is engaged, and the engine is run at a rated speed of 2400 rpm. This selection gives 540 rpm to the PTO shaft and delivers the fully advertised horsepower at rated engine speed.
 
When the tractor is in economy PTO mode, the engine is electronically limited to 1705 rpm, preventing accidental over-speeding of PTO implements and protecting against binding the PTO shaft.
 
This interlock also prevents accidental shifting of the PTO selector lever at engine speeds above 1700 rpm, which would lead to downtime for fixing implements or drivetrain components.