Key differences
- The Preet 3549 has 200 kg more lifting capacity than the John Deere 5036 D - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The John Deere 5036 D has 0.6 HP more PTO power than the Preet 3549 - the power that actually reaches a rotavator, thresher or pump.
- The Preet 3549 has 7 litres more fuel capacity than the John Deere 5036 D - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- The Preet 3549 has 290 kg more weight than the John Deere 5036 D - more traction for heavy draft work, but more soil compaction.
- At ex-showroom prices the Preet 3549 starts about ₹50,000 lower than the John Deere 5036 D, roughly ₹913 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 5036 D | Preet 3549 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 35 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.9-6.5 lakh | ₹5.4-5.9 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹10,767/month | ₹9,854/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 2,781 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| PTO HP | 30.6 | 30 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,600 | 1,800 |
| Gears | 8 F + 4 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Single Clutch | Heavy Duty Dry Single 280 mm clutch |
| Brakes | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes | Multi disc Dry type mech / wet optional |
| Steering | Power Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (Optional) |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 60 | 67 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,760 | 2,050 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,970 | not published |
| Warranty | 5000 Hours/ 5 Year | not published |
Specs from each maker's 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.