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John Deere 2700 vs John Deere 5500
Verdict: John Deere 2700 vs John Deere 5500
The John Deere 2700 and the John Deere 5500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5500 leads on rated power with 83 hp against 82 hp. John Deere 5500 is the newer design (1996 vs 1993). In short: choose the John Deere 5500 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2700 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
82 hp
83 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
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Manufacturer
ZetorReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical standardReference
Engine
Engine (net)
61.1 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 120 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
61.1 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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87.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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62.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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47.1 kWReference
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
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 4 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
325mm cerametallic dry discReference
wet discReference
Transmission
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John Deere TSS ReverserReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
185.0 barReference
189.6 barReference
Valves
1Reference
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
60.0 lpmReference
62.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
top link draft sensingReference
position control with top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
4690 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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54.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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55.2 kWReference
Total flow
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87.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
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25.7 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1530 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Variants
5500N
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narrow, orchard tractorReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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217 cmReference
Weight
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2621 kgReference
Front tire
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7.50-16Reference
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
Width
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174 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
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
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.