Diesel 9-speed 4WD/September 29 - October 7, 2009/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1955 file/PTO performance
Max power
49.95hp / 37.2kW
Fuel use
3.2gal/hour / 12.1l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
47.59hp / 35.5kW
Power at rated PTO speed
48.43hp / 36.1kW
JOHN DEERE 5055E POWER
Engine (gross)
55hp / 41.0kW
PTO (claimed)
45hp / 33.6kW
PTO (tested)
49.95hp / 37.2kW
ENGINE DETAIL
Description
John Deere PowerTech 3029H/turbocharged diesel/3-cylinder/liquid-cooled
Displacement
179ci / 2.9L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches/106 x 110mm
Rated Power (EC 97/98)
55hp / 41.0kW
Air cleaner
two paper elements
Rated RPM
2400
Idle RPM
800-2500
Operating RPM
1700-2300
Torque
158.6lb-ft / 215.1Nm
Torque RPM
1700
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
10qts / 9.5L
Intake valve clearance
0.014inches / 0.356mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018inches / 0.457mm
ENGINE OIL
Oil capacity
9qts / 8.5L
Oil change
100 h
JOHN DEERE 5055E ENGINE
Description
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
TRANSMISSION
Transmission
SyncShuttle
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity
41.2qts / 39.0L / JD Hy-Gard
Description
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
SPEEDS
Description
With 13.6-28 rear tires/
MECHANICAL
Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
rear diff lock standard
Steering
hydrostatic power
Brakes
hydraulic wet disc
Cab
Folding 2-post ROPS
Transmission
9-speed partially synchronized
CAPACITY
Fuel
18gal / 68.1L
Hydraulic system
10.3gal / 39.0L
Front axle
4.8qts / 4.5L
Front hubs
0.85qts / 0.8L (each)
HYDRAULICS
Type
open center
Capacity
10.3gal / 39.0L
Pressure
2828psi / 195.0bar
Rear valves
1 or 2
Mid valves
2
Pump flow
11.4gpm / 43.1lpm
Total flow
18.2gpm / 68.9lpm
Steering flow
6.8gpm / 25.7lpm
Steering press.
1958psi / 135.0bar
TRACTOR HITCH
Rear Type
2
Control
position and top-link draft control
Rear lift (at 24
3,192lbs / 1447kg
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
mechanical
Rear RPM
540
JOHN DEERE 5055E TIRES
Ag front
9.5-24
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
80.7inches / 204cm
Length
137.8inches / 350cm
Width
57.3inches / 145cm
Shiping weight
5,070lbs / 2299kg
Operating weight
5,505lbs / 2497kg
Clearance (front axle)
13.4inches / 34cm
Front axle
Flange
JOHN DEERE 5055E HEIGHT
Hood
53.8inches / 136cm
ROPS
94.8inches/240cm / 76.6inches/194cm (folded)
DIMENSIONS & TIRES
Wheelbase
80.7inches / 204cm
Weight
5070 to 5505 pounds
Front tire
9.5-24
Rear tire
14.9-28
JOHN DEERE 553 LOADER
Height (to pin)
122inches / 309cm
Clearance, dumped bucket
94inches / 238cm
Dump reach
35inches / 88cm
Dump angle
41°
Reach at ground
74inches / 187cm
Rollback at ground
33°
Breakout force (at pin)
5,378lbs / 2439kg
Breakout force (at 800mm)
3,604lbs / 1634kg
Lift to full height (at pin)
3,133lbs / 1421kg
Lift to full height (at 800mm)
1,956lbs / 887kg
Lift to 1.5m (at pin)
4,008lbs / 1818kg
Lift to 1.5m (at 800mm)
2,891lbs / 1311kg
Bucket width
72inches / 182cm
ELECTRICAL
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
623
Battery volts
12
About John Deere Tractor
The John Deere 5055E tractor is part of the 5E Series. The 5055E is a Utility Tractors type, that is used most often in Agriculture Tractors. A engine powers the 5055E tractor. This configuration provides better real-world usability.