Compare/John Deere 5083E vs John Deere 5500

John Deere 5083E vs John Deere 5500

Verdict: John Deere 5083E vs John Deere 5500

The John Deere 5083E and the John Deere 5500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. John Deere 5500 is the lighter machine (2,621 kg vs 3,265 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5083E holds more fuel (126.8 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5083E is the newer design (2008 vs 1996). 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

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Rated power

83 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference

Original price

$41,361 (2011)Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

5083E

utility chassisReference

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5083EN

narrow chassisReference

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5500N

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narrow, orchard tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

126.8 LReference

87.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

61.9 kWReference

62.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 2Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

61.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

paper and felt elementsReference

Compression

17.6:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Idle RPM

825-2625Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Max power

51.7 kWReference

47.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

49.1 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,400 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier 3Reference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

17.6:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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47.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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62.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.0 LReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

PowrReverser : partially synchronized: 12 F and 12 RReference

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Wheel Drive

4 WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

48.5 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

51.7 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Rear valves

1 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

62.1 lpmReference

Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

87.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

131.0 barReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

II/IReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1457 kgReference

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

Weight

3265 kgReference

2621 kgReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

12.4-24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80-18Reference

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Industrial rear

19.5L-24Reference

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Length

374 cmReference

351 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

174 cmReference

Height (hood)

137 cmReference

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Height (cab)

250 cmReference

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Operating weight

3265 kgReference

2621 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

41 cmReference

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Front axle

1640 mmReference

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Flange axle rear axle

1460 mmReference

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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

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 5083E attachments

5083E Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

750 ampsReference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2378 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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SCV control

joystickReference

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Rear Axle Type

FlangeReference

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Front Axle Type

Flange axleReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Capacities

Capacity

276 ciReference

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PTO

PTO Power

69 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

independent hydraulic wet discReference

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Steering type

Hydrostatic PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

22.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,828 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 or 3Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.6 gpm (15.9 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2Reference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

253.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

374.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

164.1 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

38.6 cmReference

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Overall weight

3,265.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear:16.9-30 | Ag rear:18.4-30 | Industrial rear: 19.5L-24Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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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

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

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.