John Deere Launches New Tractors with India’s Most Powerful 130 HP Model!

14 Feb, 2025

A global leader in agricultural machinery, John Deere has once more lifted the standard with the release of brand-new power-packed tractors. These versatile, powerful, reliable, trustworthy, and technologically advanced tractors are designed to meet all the needs of Indian farmers. 

John Deere has been keeping the agricultural community prosperous with over 187 years of innovation and the confidence of about 8 lakh Indian farmers. Through a video on their official YouTube channel, John Deere's Marketing Head, Prabhat Saxena, unveiled these tractors through 'John Deere Power & Technology 6.0.' Let's know about these tractors in detail. 

John Deere: A Legacy of Trust and Innovation

John Deere's famous yellow-green tractors have come to represent dependability and excellence. Having a legacy of almost two centuries, the brand has always been investing in creative ideas to satisfy changing agricultural needs.

This John Deere Tractor launch marks the company's dedication to running agriculture using power and cutting-edge technologies. They follow fundamental principles, including humanity, integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation. 

New & Updated John Deere Tractors Launched

John Deere has observed the problems faced by Indian farmers in finding the best tractor to use with heavy implements. As a solution, they have designed the highest horsepower tractors in which power, luxury, and technology meet together. 

Also, their D and E series tractors offer technological advancements and capacity to Indian farmers. The new & updated tractors launched by John Deere are: 

• John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus
• John Deere 5042 D GearPro
• John Deere 5045 D GearPro LiftPro
• John Deere 5050 D GearPro LiftPro
• John Deere 5210 PermaClutch 

New M Series Model: John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus Tractor

Designed to maximize output while minimizing effort, the ergonomically designed 5M Series is one of the most awaited technologies. It is suitable for heavy implements, including straw management implements. John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus, the top model, features amazing capabilities redefining efficiency towards a better future.  

Key Specifications of John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus Tractor

• Robust 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine with 4.5-litre size PowerTech Engine.
• The High-Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) System guarantees ideal fuel injection for best efficiency and power output.
• 130 HP engine producing a torque of 541 Nm @ 1600 RPM. 
• With 32 forward and 16 backward gears—including 16 creeper speeds—the Power8 EcoShift Transmission of the tractor @ 1750 RPM technology guarantees fuel economy and outstanding performance by allowing a top speed of 40 km/h.
• 3700 kgf lift capacity with 3 Selective Control Valves make it suitable for heaviest implements.
• It is a Smart Tractor integrated with precision AG technology from JDLink Solutions, offering connectivity solutions through operation centres.
• It has a perma clutch and Electro Hydraulics Transmission that makes gear shifting smooth through the Auto Declutch function.
• 5130 M PowerTech Plus follows TREM V emission norms with modern systems, including:
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
  • Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
  • Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) 

Unmatched Operator Control and Comfort of John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus Tractor

With ventilated, climate-regulated, luxurious AC cabins of the 5130 M PowerTech Plus, farmers may feel unparalleled comfort in every weather. The changeable air-suspension seats, 360-degree vision, and flat platform design guarantee long working hours. Important ergonomic characteristics include:

• Electro-hydraulic PTO control 
• Electro-hydraulic lift control 
• Finger operated accelerator 
• Option for co-passenger seat 
• Mobile charging point 
• LED lighting package 

Modern Manufacturing using Intelligent Technology

The modern manufacturing facility of John Deere in Pune, India, produces these new tractors. Using IoT-based torquing systems for both full-vehicle smart testing and precision assembly, this facility guarantees dependability and performance. Apart from being designed for the Indian market, these tractors are exported to nations including the USA, Mexico, South Africa, and several European countries.

Compatibility of John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus Tractor with Implements

• It can be used with 4 Bottom Reversible MB Plough for primary tillage, which is helpful in the toughest soil conditions. Its electro-hydraulic lift offers precise and consistent depth. 
• A Power Harrow of 12 feet can be easily operated with its 118 HP PTO power. Its 3700 kg lift capacity helps to carry this implement in headland turns.
• 12x12 Disc Harrows with these tractors ensure better productivity and 3 SCVs help in operating foldable disc harrows. 
• Its 32F+16R gears and Power8 Ecoshift Transmission help to operate a 4th-generation large Round Baler.
• These M Series tractors are also ready to use with ISOBUS-compatible tractors, ensuring seamless communication between the tractor and implements.
• Their 3700 kgf rear lift capacity & rear PTO and 3090 kgf front hitch capacity & front PTO help to operate 2 implements simultaneously. 

The booking for the John Deere 5130 M PowerTech Plus Tractor will start by April 2025. 

New D Series Models of John Deere

Previously, GearPro technology was used by John Deere on tractors like 5045 D and 5050 D, but the company realized that 5042 D customers also needed this technology. Therefore, John Deere has introduced more gear options to choose the appropriate speed for multiple works in their latest models: John Deere 5042 D GearPro and introduced improved lifting capacity in John Deere 5045 D GearPro LiftPro.

John Deere 5042 D GearPro

Key Features of John Deere 5042 D GearPro

• 12 F + 4 R gears for diesel saving and better performance,
• It comes with a 500-hour service interval (will be applicable from 1st April 2025).
• It has less maintenance costs

John Deere 5045 D GearPro LiftPro

Key Features of John Deere 5045 D GearPro LiftPro 

• The company introduced a higher lifting capacity (an additional 200 kgf) in both of these models making it 1800 kgf.
• The hydraulic pump capacity of non-SCV variants has also been increased to provide a high flow rate under heavy loads. 
• With high lifting capacity, these tractors are compatible with potato planters, mounted disc harrows, and reversible MB ploughs. 

Updated John Deere Tractor Model

Let's see the updated features of the John Deere 5050 D GearPro LiftPro and John Deere 5210 GearPro PermaClutch.

John Deere 5050 D GearPro LiftPro

Key Features of New John Deere 5050 D GearPro LiftPro

John Deere 5050 D GearPro LiftPro lifting capacity is also increased to 1800 kg (previously 1600 kg) which makes it compatible with many implements hence giving it the name LiftPro. Its hydraulic pump capacity has also been increased to provide a high flow rate under heavy loads.

The perma clutch or wet clutch technology is already available in John Deere's 5310, 5405, and 5075 E models. Because of the popularity and usability of these tractors, the company has introduced a single clutch perma clutch in the 5210 model. 

John Deere 5210 GearPro PermaClutch

Key Features of John Deere 5210 GearPro PermaClutch

The technology used in this new model, the John Deere 5210 GearPro PermaClutch, increases the uptime and provides special value to the farmers. Also, a wet clutch has a longer life than a dry clutch and better heat dissipation as the clutch always remains lubricated. 

Now, there is no need for clutch plate adjustment and clutch pedal efforts have also been reduced by 20% overall, resulting in lesser maintenance and operational costs. This tractor is compatible with sugarcane infielder, agriculture loader, agriculture dozer, and ag-haulage. 

John Deere 5210 PermaClutch also comes with improved looks, such as a stylish steering wheel and slip-resistant floor mat. The company offered a 5-year or 5000-hour warranty on the model. 

Conclusion: Empowering Farmers with Power & Technology

More than merely a product debut, John Deere's most recent release marks a step towards a technologically advanced and efficient agricultural future. With these five new &updated power-packed tractors, John Deere showcases its dedication to meeting the changing needs of farmers while upholding the fundamental values that characterize its success.