Tractor · 1996Unverified
John Deere 5500
John Deere 5500 — Utility tractor · 83 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
83 hp
Max power
47.1 kW
Weight
2621 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USAReference
Original price was $28,000 in 1997Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical standardReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference
Variants
5500Nnarrow, orchard tractorReference
Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank87.1 LReference
Engine (gross)62.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)47.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Power (gross)62.0 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerpaper and felt elementsReference
Pre-heatingthermostartReference
Compression17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Operating RPM1600-2400Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity11.9 LReference
Coolant capacity13.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed55.2 kWReference
Max power47.1 kWReference
Transmission
9-speed unsynchronized gearReference
9-speed partially synchronizedReference
12-speed power shuttleReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Collar ShiftReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, with three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere TSS ReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears12 forward and reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)54.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)55.2 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure189.6 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow62.1 lpmReference
Total flow87.8 lpmReference
Steering flow25.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition control with top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1530 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase217 cmReference
Weight2621 kgReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Length351 cmReference
Width174 cmReference
Operating weight2621 kgReference
Ballasted weight4402 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)46 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)39 cmReference
Steering wheel169 cmReference
John Deere 5500 attachments
front-end loaderReference
5500 Serial Numbers
Location:On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference
1996550003Reference
1997650000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 520 loaderReference
John Deere 540 loaderReference
John Deere 540 MSL loaderReference
The model 520/522 loaders fit to tractors with two-wheel drive while the 540/542 were for tractors with four-wheel drive.Reference
John Deere 5500 Height
2WD Hood145 cmReference
4WD Hood150 cmReference
ROPS248 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 9-speed 4WDLink: OCED Tractor Test 1717 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull2378 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.