John Deere 5055D

The John Deere 5055D is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 55 hp 41.0 kW. Transmission: SyncReverser. Operating weight: 4189 to 4665 pounds.

Engine Power
55 hp 41.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16 gal 60.6 L
Transmission
SyncReverser
Operating Weight
4,665 lbs 2116 kg

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Overview

John Deere 5055D tractor photo
2008 - 2014 5D SeriesUtility tractor
2008 - 2014
5D Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India
Original price was $18,754 in 2014
Variants
5055D
2WD Economy
5055E
4WD Mid-spec
John Deere 5055D Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
16 gal 60.6 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 5055D Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5055D Power
Engine (gross)
55 hp 41.0 kW
PTO (claimed)
47 hp 35.0 kW
PTO (tested)
51.22 hp 38.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
rear diff lock standard
Steering
hydrostatic power
Mechanical wet disc brakes
Folding 2-post ROPS
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2828 psi 195.0 bar
Rear valves
1 or 2
Mid valves
2 (optional)
Pump flow
10.9 gpm 41.3 lpm
Total flow
17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm
Steering flow
6.5 gpm 24.6 lpm
Steering press.
1958 psi 135.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
2
Control
position and top-link draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2,810 lbs 1274 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
mechanical
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
76.8 inches 195 cm
Weight
4189 to 4665 pounds
Front tire
7.5-16
Rear tire
14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
623
Battery volts
12
References
5055D references literature
New 5 Series Utility Tractors published in 2009, by John Deere
5 Series published in 2009, by John Deere
5D - 5E - 5E Limited Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere
5D - 5E Utility Tractors published in 2013, by John Deere*
5D - 5E Utility Tractors published in 2014, by John Deere*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere PowerTech 3029
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Rated Power (gross)
55 hp 41.0 kW
Air cleaner
two paper elements
Rated RPM
2300
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — SyncReverser

Transmission
SyncReverser
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Four gears in each of high (B), low (A), and reverse ranges. Synchronized shift between A and R ranges. Other shifts not synchronized.
With 14.9-28 rear tires.
5055D SyncReverser  speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 5055D Tires
Ag front
7.5-16
Ag rear
14.9-28
Ag rear
16.9-28
Lawn/turf front
27/12LL-15
Lawn/turf rear
21.5L-16.1
Industrial front
11L-15
Industrial rear
16.9-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
76.8 inches 195 cm
Length
133.9 inches 340 cm
Width
57.3 inches (axle flange) 145 cm
Shipping weight
4,189 lbs 1900 kg
Operating weight
4,665 lbs 2116 kg
Clearance (front axle)
18.8 inches 47 cm
Front axle
Flange
John Deere 5055D Height
Hood
53.8 inches 136 cm
ROPS
94.8 inches 240 cm
76.6 inches (folded) 194 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1954
Diesel 8-speed 2WD September 24 - October 5, 2009 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1954 file
PTO performance
Max power
51.22 hp 38.2 kW
Fuel use
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
47.39 hp 35.3 kW
Fuel use
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
50.17 hp 37.4 kW
Fuel use
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour

Attachments

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