Compare/John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 5515 F

John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 5515 F

Verdict: John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 5515 F

The John Deere 5500 and the John Deere 5515 F 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 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 74.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5515 F is the newer design (2003 vs 1996). In short: choose the John Deere 5500 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5515 F if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

83 hp

82 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

AgritaliaReference

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

With 380/70R28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than the forward high range.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical standardReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Variants

5500N

narrow, orchard tractorReference

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5515F

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orchardReference

5515V

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vineyardReference

Engine

Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

74.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

62.0 kWReference

61.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

47.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

62.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

paper and felt elementsReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

1200-2300Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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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Engine (net)

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59.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Rated Power (net)

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59.7 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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61.1 kWReference

Idle RPM

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825-2510Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere TSS ReverserReference

Power ReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

54.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

55.2 kWReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

190.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

62.1 lpmReference

59.8 lpmReference

Total flow

87.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.7 lpmReference

24.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

II/I/INReference

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

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear lift

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2447 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1962Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

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Weight

2621 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-16Reference

250/80R18Reference

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

355 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

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Operating weight

2621 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4402 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Steering wheel

169 cmReference

145 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

F 4WD Rear tire

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380/70R28Reference

F 4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 250/80R18. Rear: 380/70R28Reference

F Width

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133 cmReference

V 2WD Width

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104 cmReference

V 4WD Width

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115 cmReference

F Rear tread

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99 to 159 cmReference

V Rear tread

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93 to 121 cmReference

John Deere 5500 attachments

5500 Serial Numbers

1996

550003Reference

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1997

650000Reference

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Location:

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

Serial number plate on the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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60Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 5500 Height

2WD Hood

145 cmReference

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4WD Hood

150 cmReference

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ROPS

248 cmReference

245 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

17.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2378 kgReference

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5515 F Serial Numbers

John Deere 5515 F Height

Cab

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223 cmReference

Speeds

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.