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Backhoe Loader · 1971Unverified

John Deere 500C

Name: John Deere 500C
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 500C — Backhoe loader tractor · 83 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 500C is a backhoe loader rated at 83 hp — putting it around the middle of its class for power. It was manufactured from 1971 to 1982. It is powered by a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. Listed weight is 6985 kg, and it is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. See the table below for complete UK and US figures with sourcing.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

83 hp

Weight

6985 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

71 rows

Recorded power

83 hp

Recorded weight

6985 kg

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1971-1982

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Four-post ROPS available. Cab available with heater.Reference

Engine

John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)61.9 kWReference

Engine (net)59.7 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke108 x 121 mmReference

Power (net)59.7 kWReference

Power (gross)61.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Rated RPM2500Reference

Torque273.9 NmReference

Torque RPM1300Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity18.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.457 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.711 mmReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference

8-speed full power shiftReference

TypegearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel128.7 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system81.4 LReference

Hydraulic system70.0 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity81.4 LReference

Capacity70.0 LReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Total flow107.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight6985 kgReference

Front tire8.25-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-28Reference

Industrial front8.25-16Reference

Industrial rear16.9-28Reference

Industrial front14.00-17.5Reference

Industrial rear18.4-28Reference

Length749 cmReference

Width213 cmReference

Height (exhaust)264 cmReference

Height (backhoe)355 cmReference

Operating weight6985 kgReference

Front tread167 cmReference

Rear tread166 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth482 cmReference

Dump angle152 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

John Deere Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere BackhoeReference

Transport height355 cmReference

Digging depth482 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth457 cmReference

Reach from pivot561 cmReference

Loading height350 cmReference

Bucket Rotation155°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4762 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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