Compare/John Deere 2750 vs John Deere 5520

John Deere 2750 vs John Deere 5520

Verdict: John Deere 2750 vs John Deere 5520

The John Deere 2750 and the John Deere 5520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5520 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 75 hp. John Deere 5520 is the lighter machine (4,809 kg vs 7,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5520 is the newer design (2001 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 5520 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2750 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

76 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand directional lever. Forward-reverse directional shifts may be done while moving, without the clutch. Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

Original price

$36,941 (1983 Cab 4WD )Reference

$31,000 (2004)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

2750

utility chassisReference

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5520

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utilityReference

2750 High-Clearance

high-cropReference

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2750 Low-Profile

orchardReference

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5520N

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narrow chassisReference

5520HC

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high-cropReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

47.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

3.2 LReference

10.8 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

56.2 kWReference

56.9 kWReference

Max power

47.0 kWReference

61.3 kWReference

Engine

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66.4 kWReference

Power

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66.4 kWReference

Idle RPM

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825-2625Reference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Torque

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308.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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43.5 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS CreeperReference

John Deere PowrReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

56.2 kWReference

61.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

50.0 LReference

43.5 LReference

Type

partial powershiftReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

50.0 LReference

43.5 LReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

60.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

load and depth controlReference

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Rear lift

1496 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Power at rated PTO speed

56.0 kWReference

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Pressure

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193.1 barReference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

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131.0 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1530 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1700Reference

Capacities

Fuel

98.4 LReference

111.7 LReference

Front axle

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6.2 LReference

Front hubs

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0.7 LReference

Front diff.

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4.9 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

7500 to 8910 poundsReference

695 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30 (2WD)Reference

16.9-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 15.5-38 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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2WD Length

352 cmReference

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4WD Length

347 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

168 cmReference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

48 cmReference

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Shipping

4041 kgReference

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Operating

3402 kgReference

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Ballasted

4365 kgReference

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ROPS Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

2WD cab Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

4WD cab Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-30Reference

ROPS Length

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384 cmReference

2WD cab Length

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369 cmReference

4WD cab Length

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375 cmReference

ROPS Width

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188 cmReference

Cab Width

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196 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

2WD straddle ROPS Shipping

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2181 kgReference

4WD straddle ROPS Shipping

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2653 kgReference

2WD IOOS ROPS Shipping

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2324 kgReference

4WD IOOS ROPS Shipping

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2795 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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2823 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3294 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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1120 kgReference

Max front axle

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2816 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3792 kgReference

Straddle Steering wheel

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166 cmReference

IOOS Steering wheel

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183 cmReference

John Deere 2750 attachments

2750 Serial Numbers

1983

433494Reference

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1984

505001Reference

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1985

532000Reference

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1986

562001Reference

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Location:

Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

The tractor's serial number plate is on the right side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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950 (late)Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

17.8 l/hourReference

17.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

3438 kgReference

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Speeds

John Deere 5520 attachments

5520 Serial Numbers

2002

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250001Reference

2003

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350001Reference

2004

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450001Reference

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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238 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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292 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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378 cmReference

Loading height

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233 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2075 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1440 kgReference

John Deere 5520 Height

2WD Hood

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136 cmReference

4WD Hood

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140 cmReference

ROPS

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245 cmReference

IOOS ROPS

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265 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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199 cmReference

IOOS Height (Folded ROPS)

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217 cmReference

Cab

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255 cmReference

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.