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John Deere 5500 Specs
John Deere 5500 agricultural tractor specifications: tractor type Utility Tractor, horsepower 62.0 kW, lift capacity 1530.0 kg, transmission type Power shuttle with wet disc clutch.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 62.0 kW | 83.1 HP |
| Lift Capacity | 1530.0 kg | 3373.1 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle with wet disc clutch | |
| Length | 351.0 cm | 138.2 in. |
| Pump Flow | 62.1 LPM | 16.4 GPM |
| Years Made | 1996-1997 | |
| Engine Model | John Deere | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Displacement | 3916 cc | 239.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 10.59 cm | 4.17 in. |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm | 4.33 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | |
| Rated RPM | 2400 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V` | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 248.0 cm | 97.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 217.0 cm | 85.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 39.0 cm | Front axle: 2WD: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) 4WD: 15.4 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87.1 l | 23.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l | 2.2 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.0 l | ROPS: 3.1 gal (11.9 l) Cab: 3.4 gal |
| Transmission Model | John Deere TSS Reverser | |
| Gears | 12 forward and 12 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 23.2 km/h | Forward: 16.8 MPH (27.1 km/h) Reverse: 14.4 MPH |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc | |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical standard | |
| Drawbar Category | II/I | |
| Cabin Type | Two-post folding ROPS or Cab | |
| Hitch Type | Position control with top-link draft sensing | |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 , 11.2-24 | |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-30 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | |
| Total Flow | 87.8 LPM | 23.2 GPM |
| Steering Flow | 25.7 LPM | 6.8 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 189.6 bar | 2750.0 psi |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
