John Deere 5500 Specs ( 1996-2000 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Italy |
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| Distributor | John Deere |
| Manufacturer | Carraro |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Rear lift | 5291 lbs (2399 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,374 lbs (1530 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 100 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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OCED Tractor Test 1717
| Description | Diesel 9-speed 4WDLink: OCED Tractor Test 1717 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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Variants
| 5500N | narrow, orchard tractor |
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