John Deere 5500


John Deere 5500 tractor photo
1996 - 1997
5000 Utility Series
Utility tractor
Series map:
5400
5500
68.4hp
83.2hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price was $28,000 in 1997
Variants
5500Nnarrow, orchard tractor
John Deere 5500 Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank23 gal
87.1 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 5500 Transmissions
9-speed unsynchronized gear
9-speed partially synchronized
12-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5500 Power
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
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical standard
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2750 psi
189.6 bar
Valves1 to 3
Pump flow16.4 gpm
62.1 lpm
Total flow23.2 gpm
87.8 lpm
Steering flow6.8 gpm
25.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlposition control with top-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3,374 lbs
1530 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase85.7 inches
217 cm
Weight5780 lbs
2621 kg
Front tire7.50-16
2WD Rear tire16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
5500 Serial Numbers
Location:On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.
1996550003
1997650000

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
References
5500 references literature
40- to 73-HP 5000 Series Tractors published in 1995, by John Deere
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