Compare/John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 6200 SE
Search

John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 6200 SE

Verdict: John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 6200 SE

The John Deere 5500 and the John Deere 6200 SE are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6200 SE leads on rated power with 84 hp against 83 hp. John Deere 5500 is the lighter machine (2,621 kg vs 3,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6200 SE holds more fuel (160.1 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the John Deere 6200 SE 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.

Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
John Deere 5500 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 6200 SE 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
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical standardReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
5500N
narrow, orchard tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
87.1 LReference
160.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
62.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
47.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Power (gross)
62.0 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
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
55.2 kWReference
Max power
47.1 kWReference
Engine
62.6 kWReference
Power
62.6 kWReference
Torque
327.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere TSS ReverserReference
John Deere Power ReverserReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
54.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
55.2 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
62.1 lpmReference
Total flow
87.8 lpmReference
54.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
25.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Control
position control with top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1530 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Rear lift
3850 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
217 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
2621 kgReference
3900 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
13.6R24Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Length
351 cmReference
414 cmReference
Width
174 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
Rear tire
16.9R34Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference
Height (cab)
263 cmReference
John Deere 5500 attachments
5500 Serial Numbers
1996
550003Reference
1997
650000Reference
Location:
On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 5500 Height
2WD Hood
145 cmReference
4WD Hood
150 cmReference
ROPS
248 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
17.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
2378 kgReference

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.

Comparing 0
Compare (pick 2+)