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John Deere 2255 vs John Deere 5050E
Verdict: John Deere 2255 vs John Deere 5050E
The John Deere 2255 and the John Deere 5050E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. John Deere 2255 is the lighter machine (5,090 kg vs 5,335 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2255 holds more fuel (73.8 L vs 71.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5050E is the newer design (2023 vs 1983). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
50 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$18,000 (1987 )Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
power assistReference
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Final drives
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planetaryReference
Variants
2255 Orchard
low-profileReference
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2255 Vineyard
narrow-profileReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
73.8 LReference
71.9 LReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Compression
17.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2100Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
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Engine (gross)
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37.4 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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diesel exhaust catalyst and exhaust gas recirculationReference
Power (gross)
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37.4 kWReference
Torque
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208.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3Reference
Emissions compliance
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Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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209 NmReference
Aspiration
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TurbochargedReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Direction ReverserReference
SyncShuttleReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission Type
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Sync ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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9F/3RReference
Wheel Drive
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MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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PlanetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
partially synchronizedReference
Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
49.2 lpmReference
48.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Control
load and depth controlReference
top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
916 kgReference
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Rear PTO
live (with reverser)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear valves
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1 or 2Reference
Mid valves
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3Reference
SCV flow
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43.1 lpmReference
Total flow
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71.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.7 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1799 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1447 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@2100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
204 cmReference
Weight
5090 to 5115 poundsReference
5335 to 5809 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5-15Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-16.1 (Orchard)Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (Vineyard)Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
336 cmReference
363 cmReference
Width
149 cmReference
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Shipping weight
2308 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
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Front tread
111 to 167 cmReference
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Rear tread
111 to 162 cmReference
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Steering wheel
140 cmReference
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2WD Rear tire
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14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11L-15. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
2WD Shipping
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2419 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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2634 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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759 kgReference
John Deere 2255 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
60Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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85Reference
Alternator size
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70 ampReference
Battery options
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12 VReference
John Deere 2255 Height
Hood
134 cmReference
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Speeds
John Deere 5050E attachments
5050E Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Attachment overview
General
Make & Model
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NJDXL02.9,339Reference
Creeper
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Kit available for OOS SyncShuttle™ 9F/3R transmissionReference
SCV control
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Joystick: MechanicalReference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
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1,120.4 kgReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Display
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Simple automotive-style instrument clusterReference
Country of manufacturer
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Sub assembly in Pune, India, Final assembly in Augusta, GAReference
Working lights
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HalogenReference
Type of headlight bulb
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HalogenReference
Type of beacon bulb
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Kit: HalogenReference
Capacities
Capacity
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179 cu. in.Reference
Power
Max Power
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50 hpReference
Rated Power
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50 hpReference
Power boost
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0 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
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37 hpReference
PTO torque rise
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22 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
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Mechanical (lever)Reference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 rpmReference
Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
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2,100 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
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68.8 l/minReference
Remote Valves
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5Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
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TwoReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category 2; convertible to 1Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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Top linkReference
Dimensions & weight
Turning radius
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3.1 mReference
Overall weight
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2,419.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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2WD: 14.9-28 R1 Bias\\nMFWD: 14.9-28 R1 BiasReference
Operator station
Cab Seat Type
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MechanicalReference
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.