1996 JOHN DEERE 5500 INV#46334 **Selling July 26th.2026**
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Years in Production / 1996–2000
John Deere
5500
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5500.
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80hp
Source index power
MFWD Optional
Drive
1996–2000
Production years
John Deere
Manufacturer
5500 / 01
At a glance
Overview
1996 - 2000
Utility tractor
Carraro built
Production
Utility tractor
Built in Italy
- Distributor
- John Deere
- Manufacturer
- Carraro
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard.
- Differential Lock
- mechanical rear
- Steering
- hydrostatic power
- Trailer Brakes
- hydraulic OptOptional
Hydraulics
- Type
- open center
- Pump Flow
- 11.4 gpm43.1 lpm
- Steering Flow
- 7 gpm26.5 lpm
Hitch
- Rear Type
- II/I
- Control
- position and draft control
- Rear Lift
- 5291 lbs2399 kg
Pto
- Rear Type
- 540/540E
- Rear Type
- 540/1000
Electrical
- Ground
- negative
- Charging System
- alternator
- Rops Charging Amps
- 40
- Cab Charging Amps
- 60
- Battery Volts
- 12
- Battery Ah
- 100
5500 / 02
Under the hood
Engine Detail
John Deere 4039TAT01
turbocharged
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 274.6 ci4.5 L
- Bore Stroke
- 4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
- Rated Power Net
- 80 hp59.7 kW
- Compression Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Rated Rpm
- 2400
- Idle Rpm
- 800-2600
- Operating Rpm
- 1500-2400
- Torque
- 219.8 lb-ft298.0 Nm
- Torque Rpm
- 1500
- Firing Order
- 1-3-4-2
- Starter
- electric
- Starter Volts
- 12
- Starter Power
- 3.4 hp2.5 kW
- Oil Capacity
- 9 qts8.5 L
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Engine Options
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel Tank
- 21.1 gal79.9 L
5500 / 03
Gears & controls
Transmission (Option 1)
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.
- Transmission Type
- partially synchronized
- Gears
- 12 forward and reverse
- Speeds Description
- With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward.
Transmission (Option 2)
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.
- Transmission Type
- partially synchronized
- Gears
- 24 forward and reverse
- Speeds Description
- With 16.9-30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 15% slower than forward.
Transmission Options
12-speed partially synchronized
24-speed partially synchronized
5500 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 85.8 inches217 cm
- Weight
- 6400 lbs2903 kg
- Front Tire
- 7.50-16
- 2wd Rear Tire
- 16.9R30
Tires And Tracks
- 2wd Standard Tires Ag
- Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9R30
- 4wd Standard Tires Ag
- Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 16.9R30
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