Deere 5500 tractor specifications

1996 - 1997

1996 - 1997 5000 Utility SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:5400 ← 55005510 ↓

1992 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	5300 ←	5400	→ 5500
		5410 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Augusta, Georgia, USA

Variants

Variants
5400N:	narrow, orchard tractor

John Deere 5400 Power

John Deere 5400 Power
Engine (gross):	68.4 hp 51.0 kW
PTO (claimed):	60 hp 44.7 kW
Drawbar (tested):	52.61 hp 39.2 kW
PTO (tested):	62.56 hp 46.7 kW
power test details ...

John Deere 5400 Engine

John Deere 5400 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Differential lock:	mechanical rear
Steering:	power
Brakes:	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
Transmission details ...

Capacity

Capacity
ROPS Fuel:	18 gal 68.1 L
Cab Fuel:	22 gal 83.3 L
Hydraulic system:	10 gal 37.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	10 gal 37.9 L
Pressure:	2750 psi 189.6 bar
Valves:	1 to 3
Pump flow:	11.4 gpm 43.1 lpm
Total flow:	18.2 gpm 68.9 lpm
Steering flow:	6.8 gpm 25.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II/I
Control:	position control with top-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):	3374 lbs 1530 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@2400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	80.7 inches 204 cm
Weight:	4560 to 5970 pounds
Front tire:	7.50-16
2WD Rear tire:	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 5400 attachments

John Deere 5400 attachments
front-end loader
backhoe
Attachment details ...

5400 Serial Numbers

5400 Serial Numbers
Location:	On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.
1992:	130000
1993:	240000
1994:	------
1995:	440274
1996:	540001
1997:	640000
how to read serial numbers...

External Links

External Links
Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start condition

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
ROPS Charging amps:	40
Cab Charging amps:	60
Battery volts:	12

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Augusta, Georgia, USA
Original price:$28,000 (1997)

Variants

Variants 5500N:narrow, orchard tractor

1995 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Orchard/Vineyard tractor

Series:

5400N ←

5500N

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Factory:	Augusta, Georgia, USA

Variants

Variants
5500:	utility tractor

John Deere 5500N Power

John Deere 5500N Power
Engine (gross):	83.2 hp 62.0 kW
PTO (claimed):	73 hp 54.4 kW

John Deere 5500N Engine

John Deere 5500N Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:	16 gal 60.6 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Two-post folding ROPS.
Transmission:	12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Pressure:	2750 psi 189.6 bar
Pump flow:	11.4 gpm 43.1 lpm
Total flow:	18.2 gpm 68.9 lpm
Steering flow:	6.8 gpm 25.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	2/1/1N
Rear lift:	3,374 lbs 1530 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/540E

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	81.6 inches 207 cm
Weight:	4983 to 5292 pounds
Front tire:	6.50-16
Rear tire:	14.9-28 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 5500N attachments

John Deere 5500N attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

5500N Serial Numbers

5500N Serial Numbers
1995:	470000
1996:	570000
1997:	670000
how to read serial numbers...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery volts:	12

John Deere 5500 Power

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
power test details ...

1996 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	5400 ←	5500
		5510 ↓

OCED Tractor Test 1717

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

John Deere 5500 Engine

John Deere 5500 Engine John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:23 gal
87.1 L
Engine details ...

1996 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	5400 ←	5500
		5510 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	239 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power (gross):	83.2 hp 62.0 kW
Fuel system:	direct injection
Air cleaner:	paper and felt elements
Pre-heating:	thermostart
Compression:	17.8:1
Rated RPM:	2400
Operating RPM:	1600-2400
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Coolant capacity:	12.6 qts 11.9 L
	13.7 qts 13.0 L (cab)
Intake valve clearance:	0.014 inches 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.018 inches 0.457 mm

Mechanical

Mechanical 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
Transmission details ...

1996 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	5400 ←	5500
		5510 ↓

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
9-speed unsynchronized gear
9-speed partially synchronized
12-speed power shuttle

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Collar Shift
Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, with three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere TSS Reverser
Type:	power shuttle
Gears:	12 forward and reverse
Clutch:	wet disc
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics 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

Tractor hitch 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)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:85.7 inches
217 cm
Weight:5,780 lbs
2621 kg
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:16.9-30 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

1996 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	5400 ←	5500
		5510 ↓

John Deere 5500 Tires

John Deere 5500 Tires
Standard tires (ag):	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD)
	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD)

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	85.7 inches 217 cm
Length:	138.2 inches 351 cm
Width:	68.7 inches 174 cm
Operating weight:	5,780 lbs 2621 kg (4WD ROPS)
Ballasted weight:	9,706 lbs 4402 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle):	18.3 inches 46 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	15.4 inches 39 cm

John Deere 5500 Height

John Deere 5500 Height
Steering wheel:	66.8 inches 169 cm
2WD Hood:	57.2 inches 145 cm
4WD Hood:	59.1 inches 150 cm
ROPS:	97.7 inches 248 cm

John Deere 5500 attachments

John Deere 5500 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1996 - 1997

5000 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	5400 ←	5500
		5510 ↓

Attachment overview

Attachment overview
The model 520/522 loaders fit to tractors with two-wheel drive while the 540/542 were for tractors with four-wheel drive.

John Deere 520 Loader

John Deere 520 Loader
Height (to pin):	122 inches 309 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	99.8 inches 253 cm
Dump reach:	14.3 inches 36 cm
Dump angle:	37.4°
Clearance, level bucket:	117 inches 297 cm
Reach at ground:	62 inches 157 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2810 lbs 1274 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1980 lbs 898 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

John Deere 520 Loader

John Deere 520 Loader
Height (to pin):	110.2 inches 279 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	87.2 inches 221 cm
Dump reach:	28.1 inches 71 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Clearance, level bucket:	105 inches 266 cm
Reach at ground:	62 inches 157 cm
Breakout force (lift):	3372 lbs 1529 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

John Deere 540 Loader

John Deere 540 Loader
Height (to pin):	126 inches 320 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	103.1 inches 261 cm
Dump reach:	34.6 inches 87 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Clearance, level bucket:	120 inches 304 cm
Reach at ground:	70.9 inches 180 cm
Breakout force (lift):	3484 lbs 1580 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

John Deere 540 MSL Loader

John Deere 540 MSL Loader
Height (to pin):	130 inches 330 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	100.6 inches 255 cm
Dump reach:	30 inches 76 cm
Dump angle:	87°
Clearance, level bucket:	122.6 inches 311 cm
Reach at ground:	83 inches 210 cm
Breakout force (lift):	4350 lbs 1973 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2800 lbs 1270 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm