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John Deere 5055E

John Deere 5055E — Model year 2008-20122013-20142015-2022 · 55 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5055E is a tractor with an approximate power output of 55 hp, categorising it as a lighter model in its class. This model was manufactured from 2008 to 2022. The 5055E features a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. Its listed operating weight ranges from 5070 to 5505 pounds, making it suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
55 hp
Max power
37.2 kW
Weight
5070 to 5505 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
141 rows
Recorded power
55 hp
Recorded weight
2299 kg
Transmissions
9-speed partially synchronized
Production years
2008-2022
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockrear diff lock standardReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Folding 2-post ROPSReference

Variants

5055D2WD EconomyReference
5055E4WD Mid-specReference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)41.0 kWReference
John Deere PowerTech 3029HReference
turbocharged dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)41.0 kWReference
Air cleanertwo paper elementsReference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Idle RPM800-2500Reference
Operating RPM1700-2300Reference
Torque215.1 NmReference
Torque RPM1700Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Max power37.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed35.5 kWReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
No of Cylinders3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed2,100 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed71.9 kgReference
Bore and stroke4.19x4.33 inchesReference
Compression ratio16.9:1Reference
Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference
Interval for engine oil change100 hrReference
Interval for engine coolant change10 qtsReference

Transmission

9-speed partially synchronizedReference
TransmissionSyncShuttleReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity39.0 LReference
Oil typeJD Hy-GardReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in each of three ranges (A-C). Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Forward gear shifts in-range are synchronized. Shifts between ranges are not synchronized. The SyncShuttle is standard equipment on four-wheel drive models.tran1fwdReference
Transmission TypePower ShuttleReference
Wheel Drive4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)37.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system39.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity39.0 LReference
Pressure195.0 barReference
Rear valves1 or 2Reference
Mid valves2Reference
Pump flow43.1 lpmReference
Total flow68.9 lpmReference
Steering flow25.7 lpmReference
Steering press.135.0 barReference
Rear Type2Reference
Controlposition and top-link draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1447 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed36.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel68.1 LReference
Front axle4.5 LReference
Front hubs0.8 LReference
Fuel tank81.8 LReference
Crankcase oil volume9 qtsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference
Weight5070 to 5505 poundsReference
Front tire9.5-24Reference
Rear tire14.9-28Reference
Ag front9.5-24Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Lawn/turf front9.5-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1Reference
Industrial front12.5/80-18Reference
Industrial rear16.9-24Reference
Length350 cmReference
Width145 cmReference
Shipping weight2299 kgReference
Operating weight2497 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)34 cmReference
Front axle1640 mmReference
Flange axle rear axle1460 mmReference

John Deere 5055E attachments

front-end loaderReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps40Reference
Battery CCA623Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Total cold cranking amps622 AReference

John Deere 5055E Height

Hood136 cmReference
ROPS240 cmReference
ROPS194 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 29 - October 7, 2009Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1955 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference

Speeds

With 13.6-28 rear tiresReference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference
Rear Axle TypeFlangeReference
Rollover protective structureTwo-post folding ROPSReference
Country of manufacturerIndiaReference

PTO

PTO Power45 hpReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM540 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakeshydraulic wet discReference
Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)18.2 gpmReference
Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference
Maximum operating pressure2,828 psiReference
Remote Valves1 or 2Reference
Steering & Implements flow6.8 gpm (11.4 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,799.9 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Typeposition and top-link draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS247.9 cmReference
Height Over Cab236.5 cmReference
Overall Length350 cmReference
Overall Width145.5 cmReference
Front axle clearance47.8 cmReference
Overall weight2,499.7 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type14.9-28 agReference
Rear wheel tread range55.8 to 71.1 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type9.5-24 agReference
Front Wheel tread range57 to 76.7 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialCab available with Heater and Air ConditioningReference
Seat SuspensionTRUEReference

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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