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John Deere 5500

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farm1996 - 2000Ended

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May 10, 2026

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Weight6400 lbs
Displacement274.60 ci / 4.500 L
Transmissionpartially synchronized
Actual manufacturerCarraro
Built inItaly

Overview

Manufacturer: John Deere

Actual manufacturer: Carraro

Model: 5500

Series: Not available

Type: farm

Subtype: Utility tractor

Production status: Ended

Production years: 1996 - 2000

Built in: Italy

Model Specs

Weight range: 6400 lbs

Fuel tank: 21.1 gal / 79.9 L

DEF capacity: Not available / Not available

Engine

Power: Not available

Fuel type: turbocharged

Cylinders: 4

Displacement: 274.60 ci / 4.500 L

Torque: 219.8 lb·ft / 298 Nm

Torque RPM: 1500 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Operating weight: Not available

Length: 335 cm

Width: Not available

Height: Not available

Height (ROPS): Not available

Height (cab): 240 cm

Wheelbase: 217 cm

Ground clearance: Not available

Front tire: 11.2R24

Rear tire: 16.9R30

Transmission

Type: partially synchronized

Name: Transmission

Gears: 12 forward and reverse

Forward gears: 12

Reverse gears: 12

Ranges: Not available

Hitch

Rear type: II/I

Rear lift: 5291 lbs / 2399 kg

Front hitch: Not available

Front lift: Not available / Not available

Hydraulics

Pump flow: 11.4 gpm / 43.1 lpm

Total flow: Not available / Not available

Rear valves: Not available

Mid valves: Not available

System: type: open center; pump flow: 11.4 gpm | 43.1 lpm; steering flow: 7 gpm | 26.5 lpm

Mechanical

Drive: 2WD or 4WD

Final drives: Not available

Differential lock: mechanical rear

Steering: hydrostatic power

Brakes: Wet disc brakes

Cab: Cab standard.

Electrical

Ground: negative

Charging system: alternator

Charging amps: 40 A

Battery volts: 12 V