Tractor reference
John Deere 5045E
Specifications, maintenance, parts and compatibility reference.
Specification set: United States - North America utility tractor specification Historical North America specification preserved from the official John Deere price book dated 1 January 2022.
Engine
EngineJohn Deere PowerTech diesel
Rated engine power50 hp
Engine displacement2.9 L
Cylinders3
Rated engine speed2100 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged
EmissionsEPA Final Tier 4 compliant
PTO
PTO power37 hp
Hydraulics
Hydraulic systemOpen center
Maximum total flow18.2 gpm (68.9 L/min)
Steering pump flow6.8 gpm (25.7 L/min)
Implement pump flow11.4 gpm (43.1 L/min)
Capacities
Fuel tank19.5 US gal (74 L)
Steering & Brakes
SteeringHydrostatic power steering
BrakesHydraulically actuated wet disk brakes
Electrical
Electrical system12 V
Alternator40 A
Battery623 CCA
Capacities & fluids
Configuration-specific values are kept separate. Match the station, transmission and axle configuration before servicing the machine.
Fuel tankCab
21.7 US gal (82 L)Approximate capacity: 21.6 US gal.
Fuel tankOpen Station
18 US gal (68 L)Approximate capacity: 18 US gal.
Cooling systemJohn Deere Cool-Gard II
2.5 US gal (9.5 L)Approximate capacity: 2.5 US gal.
Engine oilJohn Deere Plus-50 II
2.2 US gal (8.5 L)Approximate capacity: 2.24 US gal.
Transmission and hydraulic systemPowrReverserJohn Deere Hy-Gard
11.5 US gal (43.5 L)Approximate capacity: 11.5 US gal.
Transmission and hydraulic systemTrans Sync ShuttleJohn Deere Hy-Gard
10 US gal (38 L)Approximate capacity: 10 US gal.
MFWD axle housingMFWDJohn Deere Hy-Gard
1.2 US gal (4.5 L)Approximate capacity: 1.18 US gal.
MFWD wheel hubEach hubJohn Deere Hy-Gard
0.8 US qt (0.8 L)Approximate capacity: 0.21 US gal per hub.
Maintenance schedule
Intervals are tied to the cited John Deere guide. Operating conditions and serial-number ranges can change the required service.
EngineReplace engine oil filterRE519626 · Engine Oil FilterWith Plus-50 II oil and a John Deere filter, the guide states the interval may be extended to 500 hours.
After initial 100 hours, then every 250 hours or annuallyInitial service: 100 hours
Fuel & AirService / replace primary air filter (final tier 4)SU29300 · Primary Air FilterFinal Tier 4 engine application.
Service every 250 hours or annually, and as required by conditions
Fuel & AirService / replace secondary air filter (final tier 4)SU29301 · Secondary Air FilterFinal Tier 4 engine application.
Service every 250 hours or annually, and as required by conditions
Fuel & AirReplace fuel filter (final tier 4)R536698 · Fuel FilterFinal Tier 4 engine application.
Every 500 hours
HydraulicsReplace hydraulic oil filterRE45864 · Transmission / Hydraulic Oil FilterUse the operator manual to confirm the complete hydraulic oil service procedure.
After initial 100 hours, then every 250 hours and at the 1200-hour serviceInitial service: 100 hours
Compatible maintenance parts
Part fitment is shown only where a technical source is attached. Serial-number restrictions may apply.