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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

SpecificationMetricImperial
Tractor TypeUtility Tractor
Horsepower62.0 kW83.1 HP
Lift Capacity1530.0 kg3373.1 lbs
Transmission TypePower shuttle with wet disc clutch
Length351.0 cm138.2 in.
Pump Flow62.1 LPM16.4 GPM
Years Made1996-1997
Engine ModelJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDiesel
Cylinders4
Displacement3916 cc239.0 cu in.
Bore10.59 cm4.17 in.
Stroke11.00 cm4.33 in.
Rear PTO TypeIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM
Rated RPM2400 RPM
Compression Ratio17.8:1
Battery12 V`
StarterElectric
Height248.0 cm97.6 in.
Wheelbase217.0 cm85.4 in.
Ground Clearance39.0 cmFront axle: 2WD: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) 4WD: 15.4 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity87.1 l23.0 gal
Oil Capacity8.5 l2.2 gal
Coolant Capacity13.0 lROPS: 3.1 gal (11.9 l) Cab: 3.4 gal
Transmission ModelJohn Deere TSS Reverser
Gears12 forward and 12 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed23.2 km/hForward: 16.8 MPH (27.1 km/h) Reverse: 14.4 MPH
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc
Differential LockMechanical standard
Drawbar CategoryII/I
Cabin TypeTwo-post folding ROPS or Cab
Hitch TypePosition control with top-link draft sensing
Steering TypeHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 7.50-16 , 11.2-24
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-30
Hydraulic TypeOpen center
Total Flow87.8 LPM23.2 GPM
Steering Flow25.7 LPM6.8 GPM
Working Pressure189.6 bar2750.0 psi
Valves1 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.

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