John Deere 5500

The John Deere 5500 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 274.6 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Engine Detail — 274.6 ci / 4.5 L (net): 80 hp / 59.7 kW; Engine Detail — 274.6 ci / 4.5 L (listed): 3.4 hp / 2.5 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 6400 lbs 2903 kg.

Overview

	1996 - 2000 Utility tractorCarraro built Utility tractor Carraro built

Production
Distributor	John Deere
Manufacturer	Carraro
Utility tractor
Built in Italy

John Deere 5500 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl
Fuel tank	21.1 gal 79.9 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 5500 Power
Engine (net)	80 hp 59.7 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Steering	hydrostatic power
Wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional
Cab standard.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pump flow	11.4 gpm 43.1 lpm
Steering flow	7 gpm 26.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	5291 lbs 2399 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540/540E
	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	85.8 inches 217 cm
Weight	6400 lbs 2903 kg
Front tire	7.50-16
2WD Rear tire	16.9R30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
ROPS Charging amps	40
Cab Charging amps	60
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	100

Engine

Engine Detail — 274.6 ci / 4.5 L

Manufacturer	John Deere 4039TAT01
Configuration	turbocharged, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	274.6 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches 106 x 127 mm
Rated Power (net)	80 hp 59.7 kW
Compression	17.8:1
Rated RPM	2400
Idle RPM	800-2600
Operating RPM	1500-2400
Torque	219.8 lb-ft 298.0 Nm
Torque RPM	1500
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Starter power	3.4 hp 2.5 kW
Oil capacity	9 qts 8.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partially synchronized

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with reverse lever. Gear shifts are synchronized, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or direction.
With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward.

Transmission — 24 forward and reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	24 forward and reverse
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A, B, C) with reverse lever and Hi-Lo shift. Gear shifts are synchronized, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range, direction, or Hi-Lo.
With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward.

Dimensions

John Deere 5500 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9R30
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	85.8 inches 217 cm
Length	132 inches 335 cm
Height (cab)	94.5 inches 240 cm
Weight	6400 lbs 2903 kg