SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 5520N vs John Deere 5500
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 5520N and the John Deere 5500. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 5520N55.9 kW (75.0 HP)
John Deere 550062.0 kW (83.1 HP)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 5520N1530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs)
John Deere 55001530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 5520N Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 5500Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Utility Tractor |
| Horsepower | 55.9 kW (75.0 HP) | 62.0 kW (83.1 HP) |
| Weight | 2625.0 kg (2WD with ROPS: 4982.4 lbs (2260.0 kg) 4WD with ROPS: 5291.1 lbs (2400.0 kg) 2WD with Cab: 5478.5 lbs (2485.0 kg) 4WD with Cab: 5787.1 lbs) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 1530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs) | 1530.0 kg (3373.1 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Partially synchronized | Power shuttle with wet disc clutch |
| Length | 337.0 cm (132.7 in.) | 351.0 cm (138.2 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 60.2 LPM (15.9 GPM) | 62.1 LPM (16.4 GPM) |
| Years Made | 2002-2004 | 1996-1997 |
| Engine Model | John Deere 4045T | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4506 cc (275.0 cu in.) | 3916 cc (239.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) | 10.59 cm (4.17 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 /540E RPM | 540 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 307.8 N·m (227.0 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 700A , 950A | 12 V` |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 260.0 cm (102.4 in.) | 248.0 cm (97.6 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | 217.0 cm (85.4 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60.6 l (16.0 gal) | 87.1 l (23.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 41.6 l (11.0 gal) | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere SyncReverser | John Deere TSS Reverser |
| Gears | 12 forward and 12 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 | 29.8 km/h (Forward: 19.0 MPH (30.6 km/h) Reverse: 18.5 MPH) | 23.2 km/h (Forward: 16.8 MPH (27.1 km/h) Reverse: 14.4 MPH) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | II/IN | II/I |
| Cabin Type | Two-post foldable ROPS or Cab | Two-post folding ROPS or Cab |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 6.5-16. , 8.3-16 | Ag: 7.50-16 , 11.2-24 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4-24 | Ag: 16.9-30 |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | Open center |
| Steering Flow | 25.0 LPM (6.6 GPM) | 25.7 LPM (6.8 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 193.1 bar (2800.0 psi) | 189.6 bar (2750.0 psi) |
| Valves | 2 to 3 | 1 to 3 |
| Ground Clearance | — | 39.0 cm (Front axle: 2WD: 18.1 in. (46.0 cm) 4WD: 15.4 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 13.0 l (ROPS: 3.1 gal (11.9 l) Cab: 3.4 gal) |
| Differential Lock | — | Mechanical standard |
| Hitch Type | — | Position control with top-link draft sensing |
| Total Flow | — | 87.8 LPM (23.2 GPM) |
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