Compare/John Deere 1850 vs John Deere 5055D

John Deere 1850 vs John Deere 5055D

Verdict: John Deere 1850 vs John Deere 5055D

The John Deere 1850 and the John Deere 5055D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. John Deere 5055D is the lighter machine (4,189 kg vs 5,997 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1850 holds more fuel (78.0 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5055D is the newer design (2008 vs 1986). 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

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

55 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

The optional Power Synchron transmission adds a left-hand power shift to the basic transmission.Reference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

rear diff lock standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

78.0 LReference

60.6 LReference

Engine (net)

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

41.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

two paper elementsReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Torque

195.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Engine (gross)

—

41.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Max power

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38.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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35.3 kWReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,300 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x4.33 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Power SynchronReference

SyncReverserReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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SyncReverser-8 F and 4RReference

Wheel Drive

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2WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.0 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

open centerReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

195.0 barReference

Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

41.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

2Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and top-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1274 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2070Reference

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PTO (tested)

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38.2 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2 (optional)Reference

Total flow

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65.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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24.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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135.0 barReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

204 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

5997 to 6991 poundsReference

4189 to 4665 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

375 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

204 cmReference

145 cmReference

Height (cab)

236 cmReference

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2WD Cab Shipping weight

2720 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping weight

3171 kgReference

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Ground clearance

62 cmReference

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Front tread

125 to 205 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 199 cmReference

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Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

Ag front

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7.5-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

Industrial front

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11L-15Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Shipping weight

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1900 kgReference

Operating weight

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2116 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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47 cmReference

Front axle

—

FlangeReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Battery CCA

—

623Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

623 ampsReference

Speeds

Variants

5055D

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2WD EconomyReference

5055E

—

4WD Mid-specReference

John Deere 5055D attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 5055D Height

Hood

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136 cmReference

ROPS

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194 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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11.4 l/hourReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Front Axle Type

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FlangeReference

Rollover protective structure

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Folding 2-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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IndiaReference

Capacities

Capacity

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179 ciReference

PTO

PTO Power

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47 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

—

Mechanical Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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17.4 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,828 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.5 gpm (10.9 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 2Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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240.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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340.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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145.5 cmReference

Front axle clearance

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47.8 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,900.1 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear:14.9-28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front:7.5-16Reference

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.