Compare/John Deere 100F vs John Deere 5500

John Deere 100F vs John Deere 5500

Verdict: John Deere 100F vs John Deere 5500

The John Deere 100F and the John Deere 5500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. John Deere 100F is the lighter machine (2,520 kg vs 2,621 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5500 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 100F is the newer design (2008 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

83 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

GoldoniReference

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical standardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine

71.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.9 LReference

Power

71.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Torque

339.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

111.4 kgReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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62.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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47.1 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

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62.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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paper and felt elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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55.2 kWReference

Max power

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47.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

forward and reverse options

16 F and 8 R | 8F amnd 8RReference

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Wheel Drive

4 WDReference

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Transmission

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John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.9 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Total flow

37.9 lpmReference

87.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

135.0 barReference

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Rear Type

1/1N/2Reference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2499 kgReference

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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55.2 kWReference

Pump flow

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62.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.7 lpmReference

Control

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position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

217 cmReference

Weight

2520 kgReference

2621 kgReference

Front tire

240/70x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

380/70x20Reference

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Ag front

240/70x16Reference

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Ag rear

380/70x20Reference

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Width

144 cmReference

174 cmReference

Shipping weight

2520 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Length

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351 cmReference

Operating weight

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2621 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4402 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Steering wheel

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169 cmReference

General

Make & Model

GoldiniReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post mid-mount folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

ItalyReference

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Capacities

Capacity

181.2 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

97 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,828 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 or 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

2,500.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

226.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

372.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

144.8 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,370 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

420/70-24Reference

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Front Wheel Type

380/70-24Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

PowerReference

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Variants

5500N

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narrow, orchard tractorReference

John Deere 5500 attachments

5500 Serial Numbers

1996

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550003Reference

1997

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650000Reference

Location:

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On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 5500 Height

2WD Hood

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145 cmReference

4WD Hood

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150 cmReference

ROPS

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248 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2378 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.