Compare/John Deere 3010 Orchard vs John Deere 5055D

John Deere 3010 Orchard vs John Deere 5055D

Verdict: John Deere 3010 Orchard vs John Deere 5055D

The John Deere 3010 Orchard 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 6,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 3010 Orchard holds more fuel (109.8 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5055D is the newer design (2008 vs 1961). 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

With 16.9-26 rear tiresReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

rear diff lock standardReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

109.8 LReference

60.6 LReference

Displacement

4.2 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 121 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Compression

16.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

600-2500Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

36.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

two paper elementsReference

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

John Deere Syncro-RangeReference

SyncReverserReference

Gears

8 forward and 3 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

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

Gas PTO (claimed)

41.1 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

44.3 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

open centerReference

Rear Type

IIReference

2Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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38.2 kWReference

Pressure

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195.0 barReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2 (optional)Reference

Pump flow

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41.3 lpmReference

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

Control

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position and top-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1274 kgReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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37.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

195 cmReference

Weight

6600 to 6820 poundsReference

4189 to 4665 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-26Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

7.5-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

16.9-28Reference

Length

351 cmReference

340 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

145 cmReference

Height

177 cmReference

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Gas Shipping weight

2993 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping weight

3093 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

32 cmReference

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Front tread

125 to 199 cmReference

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Rear tread

147 cmReference

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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

floating (24V)Reference

negativeReference

Batteries

2 (24V)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

—

623Reference

Total cold cranking amps

—

623 ampsReference

Speeds

Variants

5055D

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2WD EconomyReference

5055E

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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

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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.