SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 2555 vs John Deere 5500
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 2555 and the John Deere 5500. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Lift Capacity
John Deere 25551530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs)
John Deere 55001530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 2555 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 5500Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Weight | 2820.0 kg (6217.0 lbs) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 1530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs) | 1530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch | Power shuttle with wet disc clutch |
| Years Made | 1987-1992 | 1996-1997 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3916 cc (239.0 cu in.) | 3916 cc (239.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Live or independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM , 540/1.000 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Front PTO Type | Independent | — |
| Front PTO Speed | 1.000 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 400A | 12 V` |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 227.0 cm (89.4 in.) | 217.0 cm (85.4 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84.0 l (22.2 gal) | 87.1 l (23.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 10.0 l (2.6 gal) | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.0 l (3.4 gal) | 13.0 l (ROPS: 3.1 gal (11.9 l) Cab: 3.4 gal) |
| Transmission Model | John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized | John Deere TSS Reverser |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse | 12 forward and 12 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.9 km/h (Forward: 14.8 MPH (23.8 km/h) Reverse: 4.9 MPH) | 23.2 km/h (Forward: 16.8 MPH (27.1 km/h) Reverse: 14.4 MPH) |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Roll-Gard ROPS or Sound-Gard cab | Two-post folding ROPS or Cab |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 | Ag: 7.50-16 , 11.2-24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 15.5-38, 12.4-42, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 | Ag: 16.9-30 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Open center |
| Total Flow | 87.1 LPM (13.0 GPM (49.2 LPM) 23.0 GPM) | 87.8 LPM (23.2 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 160.0 bar (2320.0 psi) | 189.6 bar (2750.0 psi) |
| Valves | 1 to 3 | 1 to 3 |
| Horsepower | — | 62.0 kW (83.1 HP) |
| Length | — | 351.0 cm (138.2 in.) |
| Pump Flow | — | 62.1 LPM (16.4 GPM) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2400 RPM |
| Height | — | 248.0 cm (97.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 39.0 cm (Front axle: 2WD: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) 4WD: 15.4 in.) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical standard |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control with top-link draft sensing |
| Steering Flow | — | 25.7 LPM (6.8 GPM) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.