Engine Horsepower: 83 hp
Manufactured: 1996 to 1997
John Deere 5500 Summary
The John Deere 5500 utility tractor was produced from 1996 to 1997. It belongs to the 5000 Utility Series and offers variants such as the 5500N for narrow, orchard use. The tractor is powered by a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine, delivering a gross horsepower of 83.2 hp. It has a PTO claimed horsepower of 73 hp and a tested PTO horsepower of 74.04 hp. The John Deere 5500 was manufactured in Augusta, Georgia, USA.

John Deere 5500 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
What are the production details of the John Deere 5500?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Utility tractor
- Factory: Augusta, Georgia, USA
- Original price: $28,000 (1997)
Variants
What variant does the John Deere 5500 have?
- 5500N: narrow, orchard tractor
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 5500?
- Engine (gross): 83.2 hp, 62.0 kW
- PTO (claimed): 73 hp, 54.4 kW
- Drawbar (tested): 63.11 hp, 47.1 kW
- PTO (tested): 74.04 hp, 55.2 kW
Engine
What engine does the John Deere 5500 have?
- Type: John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
- Fuel tank: 23 gal, 87.1 L
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 5500?
- Chassis: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
- Differential lock: mechanical standard
- Steering: hydrostatic power
- Brakes: differential hydraulic wet disc
- Cab: Two-post folding ROPS, Cab optional with air-conditioning
- Transmissions: 9-speed unsynchronized gear, 9-speed partially synchronized, 12-speed power shuttle
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the John Deere 5500?
- Type: open center
- Pressure: 2750 psi, 189.6 bar
- Valves: 1 to 3
- Pump flow: 16.4 gpm, 62.1 lpm
- Total flow: 23.2 gpm, 87.8 lpm
- Steering flow: 6.8 gpm, 25.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
What are the hitch details for the John Deere 5500?
- Rear Type: II/I
- Control: position control with top-link draft sensing
- Rear lift (at 24\"/610mm): 3,374 lbs, 1530 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO details for the John Deere 5500?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications for the John Deere 5500?
- Wheelbase: 85.7 inches, 217 cm
- Weight: 5,780 lbs, 2621 kg
- Front tire: 7.50-16
- Rear tire: 16.9-30 (2WD)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications for the John Deere 5500?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Battery volts: 12
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