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

John Deere 5055E tractor photo
2008 - 2022 Model year 2008-20122013-20142015-2022 5E SeriesUtility tractor
2008 - 2022
Model year 2008-20122013-20142015-2022
5E Series
Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India
Variants
5055D
2WD Economy
5055E
4WD Mid-spec
John Deere 5055E Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 5055E Transmission
9-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
John Deere 5055E Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
rear diff lock standard
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Folding 2-post ROPS
Capacity
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
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
Rear Type
2
Control
position and top-link draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3,192 lbs 1447 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
mechanical
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
623
Battery volts
12
References
5055E 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

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
5055E SyncShuttle partially synchronized speeds
JD Hy-Gard

Dimensions

John Deere 5055E Tires
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
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
Hood
53.8 inches 136 cm
ROPS
94.8 inches 240 cm
76.6 inches (folded) 194 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1955
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