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
![]() | 2008 - 2014
5D SeriesUtility tractor |
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2008 - 2014 | |
5D Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
Original price was $18,754 in 2014 | |
Variants | |
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5055D | 2WD Economy |
5055E | 4WD Mid-spec |
John Deere 5055D Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 5055D Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5055D Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | rear diff lock standard |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Folding 2-post ROPS | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | 2 |
Control | position and top-link draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,810 lbs
1274 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 623 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5055D Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Hood | 53.8 inches
136 cm |
ROPS | 94.8 inches
240 cm |
76.6 inches (folded)
194 cm | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1954 | |
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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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