Key differences
- The John Deere 5036 D has 100 kg more lifting capacity than the Farmtrac 35 Champion - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Farmtrac 35 Champion has 0.6 HP more PTO power than the John Deere 5036 D - the power that actually reaches a rotavator, thresher or pump.
- The John Deere 5036 D has 10 litres more fuel capacity than the Farmtrac 35 Champion - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- At ex-showroom prices the Farmtrac 35 Champion starts about ₹23,000 lower than the John Deere 5036 D, roughly ₹420 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Farmtrac 35 Champion | John Deere 5036 D |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 35 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.67-5.99 lakh | ₹5.9-6.5 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹10,347/month | ₹10,767/month |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | not published | 2,100 |
| PTO HP | 31.2 | 30.6 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,500 | 1,600 |
| Gears | 8 F + 2 R | 8 F + 4 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Single | Single Clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power | Power Steering |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 50 | 60 |
| Weight (kg) | not published | 1,760 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | not published | 1,970 |
| Warranty | not published | 5000 Hours/ 5 Year |
Specs from each maker's official spec page / spec page. Prices are indicative ex-showroom; on-road price adds registration, insurance and dealer charges and varies by state.
Which one should you buy?
Match the tractor to your heaviest regular job. If you run a reversible plough, a loaded trolley or a potato planter, lifting capacity matters most. If most of your work is rotavator, thresher or pump, compare PTO HP. Then get on-road quotes for both from dealers near you, and check how far the nearest authorised service centre is - for a 10-year machine, service distance matters as much as a few HP.