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John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 5500N
Verdict: John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 5500N
The John Deere 5500 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 5500 is the lighter machine (2,621 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 5500 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 60.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5500 is the newer design (1996 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.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
Differential lock
mechanical standardReference
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Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
5500
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utility tractorReference
5500N
narrow, orchard tractorReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
60.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
62.0 kWReference
62.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
47.1 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power (gross)
62.0 kWReference
62.0 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
paper and felt elementsReference
paper and felt elementsReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
17.8:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Operating RPM
1600-2400Reference
1600-2400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
13.0 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Power at rated engine speed
55.2 kWReference
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Max power
47.1 kWReference
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Transmission
Transmission
John Deere TSS ReverserReference
John Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
54.4 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
55.2 kWReference
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Type
power shuttleReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
189.6 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
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Pump flow
62.1 lpmReference
43.1 lpmReference
Total flow
87.8 lpmReference
68.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
25.7 lpmReference
25.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
2/1/1NReference
Control
position control with top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1530 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/540EReference
Rear lift
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1530 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
2621 kgReference
4983 to 5292 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
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Length
351 cmReference
365 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
138 cmReference
Operating weight
2621 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
4402 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
40 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
35 cmReference
Steering wheel
169 cmReference
152 cmReference
Rear tire
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14.9-28 (2WD)Reference
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
John Deere 5500 attachments
5500 Serial Numbers
1996
550003Reference
570000Reference
1997
650000Reference
670000Reference
Location:
On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 5500 Height
2WD Hood
145 cmReference
125 cmReference
4WD Hood
150 cmReference
128 cmReference
ROPS
248 cmReference
235 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
17.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2378 kgReference
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John Deere 5500N attachments
5500N Serial Numbers
1995
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470000Reference
John Deere 5500N Height
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.