John Deere 5055E
The John Deere 5055E 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: SyncShuttle. Operating weight: 5070 to 5505 pounds.
Engine Power
55 hp
41.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Operating Weight
5,505 lbs
2497 kg
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Overview
![]() | 2008 - 2022
Model year 2008-20122013-20142015-2022
5E SeriesUtility tractor |
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2008 - 2022 | |
Model year 2008-20122013-20142015-2022 | |
5E Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
Variants | |
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5055D | 2WD Economy |
5055E | 4WD Mid-spec |
John Deere 5055E Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 5055E Transmission | |
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9-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 5055E Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 49.95 hp
37.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | rear diff lock standard |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Folding 2-post ROPS | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
Front axle | 4.8 qts
4.5 L |
Front hubs | 0.85 qts (each)
0.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 10.3 gal
39.0 L |
Pressure | 2828 psi
195.0 bar |
Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Mid valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 11.4 gpm
43.1 lpm |
Total flow | 18.2 gpm
68.9 lpm |
Steering flow | 6.8 gpm
25.7 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) | 3,192 lbs
1447 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 | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Weight | 5070 to 5505 pounds |
Front tire | 9.5-24 |
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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 3029H |
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 | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 800-2500 |
Operating RPM | 1700-2300 |
Torque | 158.6 lb-ft
215.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — SyncShuttle
Transmission | SyncShuttle |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 41.2 qts
39.0 L |
Oil type | JD Hy-Gard |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in each of three ranges (A-C). Shuttle shift between 2 and R in all ranges. Forward gear shifts in-range are synchronized. Shifts between ranges are not synchronized. The SyncShuttle is standard equipment on four-wheel drive models.tran1fwd | |
With 13.6-28 rear tires | |
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JD Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 5055E Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.5-24 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Lawn/turf front | 9.5-16 |
Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 |
Industrial front | 12.5/80-18 |
Industrial rear | 16.9-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Length | 137.8 inches
350 cm |
Width | 57.3 inches*With at axle flange
145 cm |
Shipping weight | 5,070 lbs
2299 kg |
Operating weight | 5,505 lbs
2497 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
Front axle | Flange axle: 64.6 inch length
1640 mm |
Flange axle rear axle | 57.5 inch length
1460 mm |
John Deere 5055E 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 1955 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 4WD
September 29 - October 7, 2009
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1955 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 49.95 hp
37.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 47.59 hp
35.5 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 48.43 hp
36.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
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