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John Deere 5055E Specs ( 2008-2022 )

Name: John Deere 5055E
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 5055E is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Pune, India, between 2008 and 2022. It features a 2.9L three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 55 gross horsepower paired with a 9-speed partially synchronized SyncShuttle transmission. The model is equipped with four-wheel drive, planetary final drives, and a rear lift capacity of 3,192 pounds at the 24-inch mark.

Ideal Applications

Tested PTO Performance: According to the Nebraska Tractor Test data, the three-cylinder engine with air-to-air intercooler achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 51.65 horsepower.

Transmission and Drivetrain Layout: The SyncShuttle transmission provides nine forward and three reverse gears with synchronized in-range shifting and a standard four-wheel drive configuration.

Hydraulic System Capacity: The open center hydraulic system is rated for a total flow of 18.2 gpm at 2828 psi, supporting both rear and mid-valve configurations.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Pune, Maharashtra, India
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	two paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Coolant capacity	10 qts (9.5 L)
Description	John Deere PowerTech 3029H / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci (2.9 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order	1-2-3
Idle RPM	800-2500
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Operating RPM	1700-2300
Rated Power (gross)	55 hp (41.0 kW)
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12
Torque	158.6 lb-ft (215.1 Nm)
Torque RPM	1700
Oil capacity	9 qts (8.5 L)
Oil change	100 h
Engine (gross)	55 hp (41.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	45 hp (33.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	49.95 hp (37.2 kW)

Transmission

Drive type	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
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity	41.2 qts (39.0 L)
Oil type	JD Hy-Gard
Transmission	SyncShuttle
Transmission type	9-speed partially synchronized
Type	partially synchronized

Mechanical

Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Folding 2-post ROPS
Differential lock	rear diff lock standard
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary

Capacity

Front axle	4.8 qts (4.5 L)
Front hubs	0.85 qts (each) (0.8 L)
Fuel	18 gal (68.1 L)
Hydraulic system	10.3 gal (39.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	10.3 gal (39.0 L)
Mid valves	2
Pressure	2828 psi (195.0 bar)
Pump flow	11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm)
Rear valves	1 or 2
Steering flow	6.8 gpm (25.7 lpm)
Steering press.	1958 psi (135.0 bar)
Total flow	18.2 gpm (68.9 lpm)
Type	open center

Hitch

Control	position and top-link draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	3,192 lbs (1447 kg)
Rear Type	2

PTO

Clutch	mechanical
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Electrical

Battery CCA	623
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	40
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle)	13.4 inches (34 cm)
Flange axle rear axle	57.5 inch length (1460 mm)
Front axle	Flange axle: 64.6 inch length (1640 mm)
Length	137.8 inches (350 cm)
Operating weight	5,505 lbs (2497 kg)
Shipping weight	5,070 lbs (2299 kg)
Wheelbase	80.7 inches (204 cm)
Width	57.3 inches*With at axle flange (145 cm)
Front tire	9.5-24
Rear tire	14.9-28
Weight	5070 to 5505 pounds
Wheelbase	80.7 inches (204 cm)
Ag front	9.5-24
Ag rear	14.9-28 / 16.9-28
Industrial front	12.5/80-18
Industrial rear	16.9-24
Lawn/turf front	9.5-16
Lawn/turf rear	21.5L-16.1

John Deere 5055E Height

Hood	53.8 inches (136 cm)
ROPS	94.8 inches (240 cm)

John Deere 5055E attachments

Description	front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1955

Description	Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 29 - October 7, 2009Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1955 file / PTO performance
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour)
Max power	49.95 hp (37.2 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	47.59 hp (35.5 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	48.43 hp (36.1 kW)

References

Description	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

Speeds

Description	With 13.6-28 rear tires

Variants

5055D	2WD Economy
5055E	4WD Mid-spec

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2137

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Test Date: April 4 - 13, 2016

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

51.65 hp

@ 2002 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

50.45 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

51.16 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	168 lb.-ft. (228 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise	33.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	50.45	37.62	2102
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	51.65	38.51	2002

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
50.45	2102	3.86	0.54	13.08	N/A
43.90	2150	3.58	0.57	12.27	N/A
33.32	2177	3.21	0.68	10.38	N/A
22.54	2200	2.69	0.84	8.38	N/A
11.33	2200	2.01	1.24	5.64	N/A
1.67	2200	1.48	6.21	1.13	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Category: II Quick Attach: None

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	three cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler
Displacement	179 cu in (2938 ml)
Bore & Stroke	4.19" x 4.33" (106.5 mm x 110.0 mm)
Compression Ratio	17.8
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	regenerative aftertreatment system consisting of DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and DPF (diesel particulate filter) integrated within an underhood muffler with vertical exhaust
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	9 forward (17.34 mph max)
Wheelbase	80.70 in (2050 mm)
Front Tread Width	52.8" (1340 mm) to 75.0" (1905 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	55.8" (1417 mm) to 71.7" (1821 mm) in
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,780 lbs ( 2,622 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	16.9-28
Front Tires	9.5-24
Height of Drawbar	17.50 in (445 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	3,410 lbs
Front	2,545 lbs
Total	5,955 lbs

John Deere 5055E Specs ( 2008-2022 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

John Deere 5055E Height

John Deere 5055E attachments

Nebraska Tractor Test 1955

References

Speeds

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Hydraulic Performance

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks