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John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 6110L

Verdict: John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 6110L

The John Deere 5500 and the John Deere 6110L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6110L leads on rated power with 84 hp against 83 hp. John Deere 5500 is the lighter machine (2,621 kg vs 7,420 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6110L holds more fuel (116.2 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6110L is the newer design (1999 vs 1996). In short: choose the John Deere 6110L for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5500 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 5500 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6110L Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
84 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference
Creeper option adds an additional low-speed for ranges A, B, and C.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical standardReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Variants
5500N
narrow, orchard tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
116.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
62.0 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
47.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)
62.0 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
paper and felt elementsReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2300Reference
Operating RPM
1600-2400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
48.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.0 LReference
11.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
55.2 kWReference
Max power
47.1 kWReference
Torque
345.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere TSS ReverserReference
PowrQuad CreeperReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
38 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
Oil type
[30oC]Reference
-10oF [-23oC]↑
: JD HY-GARDReference
86oF [30oC]↓
: Low-Viscosity HY-GARDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
54.4 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
55.2 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
1 to 4Reference
Pump flow
62.1 lpmReference
71.5 lpmReference
Total flow
87.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
25.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
position control with top-link draft sensingReference
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1530 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Rear lift
2152 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
2621 kgReference
7420 to 7916 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
27/9.5-15Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
16.9-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Front: 27/9.5-15. Rear: 16.9-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 16.9-24Reference
Length
351 cmReference
413 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
165 cmReference
Operating weight
2621 kgReference
Ballasted weight
4402 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
39 cmReference
Steering wheel
169 cmReference
164 cmReference
Orchard Width
142 cmReference
2WD Shipping
3365 kgReference
4WD Shipping
3590 kgReference
John Deere 5500 attachments
5500 Serial Numbers
1996
550003Reference
1997
650000Reference
Location:
On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
90Reference
Battery CCA
1230Reference
Battery AH
154Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 5500 Height
2WD Hood
145 cmReference
158 cmReference
4WD Hood
150 cmReference
154 cmReference
ROPS
248 cmReference
237 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
17.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
2378 kgReference
6110L Serial Numbers
Capacities
Max capacity
6999 kgReference
John Deere 6110L Height
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.

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