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John Deere 5500 Specs ( 1996-2000 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Italy
Distributor John Deere
Manufacturer Carraro

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl
Fuel tank 21.1 gal (79.9 L)
Air cleaner paper and felt elements
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 17.8:1
Coolant capacity 12.6 qts (11.9 L)
Description John Deere 4039TAT01 / turbocharged / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 274.6 ci (4.5 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Fuel system direct injection
Idle RPM 800-2600
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L)
Operating RPM 1500-2400
Power (gross) 83.2 hp (62.0 kW)
Pre-heating thermostart
Rated Power (net) 80 hp (59.7 kW)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter electric
Starter power 3.4 hp (2.5 kW)
Starter volts 12
Torque 219.8 lb-ft (298.0 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500
Drawbar (tested) 63.11 hp (47.1 kW)
Engine (gross) 83.2 hp (62.0 kW)
Engine (net) 80 hp (59.7 kW)
PTO (claimed) 73 hp (54.4 kW)
PTO (tested) 74.04 hp (55.2 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc / wet disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with reverse lever. Gear shifts are synchronized, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or direction. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with reverse lever and Hi-Lo shift. Gear shifts are synchronized, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range, direction, or Hi-Lo.
Gears 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Transmission John Deere Collar Shift / John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized / John Deere TSS Reverser
Type partially synchronized / partially synchronized
Transmission type 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed partially synchronized
Transmission type 12-speed partially synchronized / 24-speed partially synchronized

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard.
Description Wet disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power
Trailer brakes hydraulic OptOptional

Hydraulics

Pressure 2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow 11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm)
Steering flow 7 gpm (26.5 lpm)
Total flow 23.2 gpm (87.8 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 1 to 3

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear lift 5291 lbs (2399 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 3,374 lbs (1530 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/540E

Electrical

Battery AH 100
Battery volts 12
Cab Charging amps 60
Charging system alternator
Ground negative
ROPS Charging amps 40

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle) 18.3 inches (46 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle) 15.4 inches (39 cm)
Ballasted weight 9706 lbs (4402 kg)
Height (cab) 94.5 inches (240 cm)
Length 132 inches (335 cm)
Operating weight 5780 lbs (4WD ROPS) (2621 kg)
Weight 6400 lbs (2903 kg)
Wheelbase 85.8 inches (217 cm)
Width 68.7 inches (174 cm)
2WD Rear tire 16.9R30
Front tire 7.50-16
Weight 6400 lbs (2903 kg)
Wheelbase 85.8 inches (217 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9R30
4WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30

5500 Serial Numbers

1996 550003
1997 650000
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location: Serial number plate on left side of frame, above the front axle.

John Deere 5500 Height

2WD Hood 57.2 inches (145 cm)
4WD Hood 59.1 inches (150 cm)
ROPS 97.7 inches (248 cm)
Steering wheel 66.8 inches (169 cm)

John Deere 5500 attachments

Description front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 1717

Description Diesel 9-speed 4WDLink: OCED Tractor Test 1717 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use 4.5 gal/hour (17.0 l/hour) / 4.5 gal/hour (17.0 l/hour)
Max power 63.11 hp (47.1 kW)
Max pull 5,243 lbs (2378 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 74.04 hp (55.2 kW)

References

Description 40- to 73-HP 5000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere

Speeds

Description With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward.

Variants

5500N narrow, orchard tractor