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John Deere 5500

Name: John Deere 5500
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5500 — Utility tractor · 83 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5500 is a tractor model with an 83 hp rated power, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured between 1996 and 1997. The model features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 2621 kg, making it suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

98 rows

Recorded power

83 hp

Recorded weight

2621 kg

Transmissions

9-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1996-1997

Verified variants

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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.

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