Compare/John Deere 5510 vs John Deere 6220

John Deere 5510 vs John Deere 6220

Verdict: John Deere 5510 vs John Deere 6220

The John Deere 5510 and the John Deere 6220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 76 hp. John Deere 5510 is the lighter machine (5,720 kg vs 8,674 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6220 holds more fuel (165.0 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6220 is the newer design (2002 vs 1998). 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

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Rated power

76 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four speeds (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with forward-reverse shuttle lever. Direction changes may be done while moving using the left-hand shuttle lever. Speed changes are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges. At tractor start-up, clutch pedal must be cycled once before tractor will move.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch.Reference

Original price

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$37,700 (2007)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

6220

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utility chassisReference

5510N

narrow profileReference

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6220L

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low-profile chassisReference

Engine

Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

185.1 LReference

Engine

66.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

66.4 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Compression

17.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

825-2600Reference

845-2465Reference

Operating RPM

1600-2400Reference

1000-2300Reference

Torque

308.1 NmReference

381.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.8 LReference

13.6 LReference

Coolant change

2000 hReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

43.5 LReference

50.0 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

500 hReference

Max power

61.3 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

56.9 kWReference

56.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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44.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John Deere PowrQuad PlusReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

Oil type

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JD HyGardReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

61.3 kWReference

59.0 kWReference

Type

power shuttleReference

partial power shiftReference

Pressure

196.9 barReference

200.0 barReference

Valves

5Reference

1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

62.1 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Total flow

87.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Steering press.

134.8 barReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1530 kgReference

1834 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E (SyncShuttle)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

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1000@2185Reference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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56.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

240 cmReference

Weight

695 kgReference

8674 to 9678 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

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

413 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

49 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

47 cmReference

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Shipping

3238 kgReference

4389 kgReference

Max Drawbar

759 kgReference

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Steering wheel

169 cmReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-30 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)Reference

Min Width

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156 cmReference

Height

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249 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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37 cmReference

Front tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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156 to 241 cmReference

Operating

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4345 kgReference

John Deere 5510 attachments

5510 Serial Number Location

5510 Serial Numbers

1998

150000Reference

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1999

250001Reference

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2000

350001Reference

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2001

450001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

40Reference

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Cab Charging amps

60Reference

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Battery CCA

700Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Battery Group

28HReference

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Cab Battery Group

31Reference

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Charging volts

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14Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

John Deere 49 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 49 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

238 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

292 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

378 cmReference

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Loading height

233 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2075 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1440 kgReference

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John Deere 5510 Height

2WD Hood

145 cmReference

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4WD Hood

150 cmReference

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ROPS

248 cmReference

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Height (Folded ROPS)

202 cmReference

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Cab

255 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

17.4 l/hourReference

17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3680 kgReference

Speeds

6220 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's main frame.Reference

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.