Compare/John Deere 5105M vs John Deere 5500

John Deere 5105M vs John Deere 5500

Verdict: John Deere 5105M vs John Deere 5500

The John Deere 5105M 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 lighter machine (2,621 kg vs 7,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5105M holds more fuel (165.4 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5105M is the newer design (2008 vs 1996). In short: choose the John Deere 5500 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5105M 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

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

82 hp

83 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Operated via three levers and foot clutch plus push button. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds plus a push-button high or low selection. The range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Clutchless power shift between forward and reverse using reverser lever. Synchronized speed change while moving using the speed shift lever with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.Reference

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

Original price

$60,653 (2009 cab)Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lockReference

mechanical standardReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

5105ML

low-profileReference

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5500N

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narrow, orchard tractorReference

Engine

78.3 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

78.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

paper and felt elementsReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Torque

569.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.0 LReference

Oil capacity

8.3 LReference

8.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

60.8 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4Reference

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Emissions compliance

Final Tier 4Reference

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Engine torque at rated speed

Option 1: 437 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,200 rpmReference

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Aspiration

Turbocharged/air-to-air aftercooledReference

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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

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Max power

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47.1 kWReference

Transmission

PowrReverser PlusReference

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Gears

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power QuadReference

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forward and reverse options

32F/16RReference

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Wheel Drive

MFWDReference

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Clutch

WetReference

wet discReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

Inboard planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

54.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

60.8 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronized with power shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

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Pressure

195.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

69.6 lpmReference

62.1 lpmReference

Total flow

93.5 lpmReference

87.8 lpmReference

Oil type

[-12o↔40oC]Reference

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-10oF [-23oC]↑

: JDM J20CReference

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10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC]

: BIO HY-GARD JDM 20DReference

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Steering flow

23.8 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

132.5 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2040 kgReference

1530 kgReference

Rear PTO

independent electrohydraulicReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

68.0 kWReference

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Control

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position control with top-link draft sensingReference

Capacities

Fuel

154.0 LReference

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Front hubs

0.8 LReference

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Front diff.

5.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

165.4 LReference

87.1 LReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

12.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

Weight

7300 to 8400 poundsReference

2621 kgReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

480/80R30Reference

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Ag front

230/95R32Reference

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Ag rear

230/95R48Reference

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Lawn/turf front

44x18-20Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23.1-26Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80-18Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Front tread

134 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

134 to 205 cmReference

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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

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 5105M attachments

5105M Serial Numbers

Location:

Tractor frame on front left side.Reference

On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Alternator size

90 ampReference

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Battery options

12 VReference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

22.0 l/hourReference

17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2378 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

NJDXL04.5,317Reference

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Creeper

Powr8™ 32F/16R with creeperReference

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SCV control

Joystick: MechanicalReference

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Drawbar category

Category 2Reference

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Drawbar Maximum vertical load

1,450.1 kgReference

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Rear Axle Type

Standard: Flange\\nOptional: Rack-and-pinion (Bar)Reference

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Rear Axle Differential Lock

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Radio

OptionalReference

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ISOBUS ready

Optional with PowrQuad™ PLUS/Powr8™ modelsReference

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Country of manufacturer

Pune, IndiaReference

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Precision Agriculture

Optional: AutoTrac™ with AutoTrac Basic (Guidance)Reference

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Working lights

Standard: Halogen\\nOptional: LEDReference

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Type of headlight bulb

Standard: Halogen\\nOptional: LEDReference

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Type of beacon bulb

Optional: LEDReference

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Power

Max Power

108 hpReference

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Rated Power

105 hpReference

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Power boost

At 1,900 rpm: 4 percentReference

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PTO

PTO Power

90 hpReference

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PTO torque rise

30 percentReference

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Rear PTO Control

ElectrohydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540/540E/1,000 rpmReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 2,200 rpmReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

97 l/minReference

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Remote Valves

6Reference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

ThreeReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2; convertible to 1Reference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

Lower linkReference

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Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 2Reference

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Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points

1,931 kg\\n4,257 lbReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

4,089 mmReference

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Turning radius

3.7 mReference

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Overall weight

3,692.2 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

OptionalReference

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Cab Noise level

78 dBAReference

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Cab Seat Type

Standard: Mechanical\\nOptional: Air Ride or Premium Air RideReference

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Seat Suspension

AvailableReference

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John Deere 5500 attachments

5500 Serial Numbers

1996

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550003Reference

1997

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650000Reference

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.