Compare/John Deere 5083E vs John Deere 5500N

John Deere 5083E vs John Deere 5500N

Verdict: John Deere 5083E vs John Deere 5500N

The John Deere 5083E and the John Deere 5500N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. John Deere 5083E is the lighter machine (3,265 kg vs 4,983 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 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5083E is the newer design (2008 vs 1995). 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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Rated power

83 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference

Four-speed gear shift (1-4), three-range shift (A-C), and left-hand reverser. Gear shifts are synchronized with clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, for range and direction shifts.Reference

Original price

$41,361 (2011)Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Variants

5500

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utility tractorReference

5083E

utility chassisReference

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5083EN

narrow chassisReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

126.8 LReference

60.6 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

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Max power

51.7 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

49.1 kWReference

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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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Power (gross)

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62.0 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1600-2400Reference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference

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

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

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

43.1 lpmReference

Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

131.0 barReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

2/1/1NReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1457 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540/540EReference

Rear lift

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1530 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

3265 kgReference

4983 to 5292 poundsReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9-28 (2WD)Reference

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

365 cmReference

Width

164 cmReference

138 cmReference

Height (hood)

137 cmReference

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Height (cab)

250 cmReference

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Operating weight

3265 kgReference

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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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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5-18. Rear: 14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

2WD Weight

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2260 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2400 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

Steering wheel

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152 cmReference

John Deere 5083E attachments

5083E Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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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

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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 5500N attachments

5500N Serial Numbers

1995

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470000Reference

1996

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570000Reference

1997

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670000Reference

John Deere 5500N Height

2WD Hood

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125 cmReference

4WD Hood

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128 cmReference

ROPS

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235 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.