Head to head · Utility

Ford 4000 (1962-1965) vs John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)

FordFord 4000 (1962-1965)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
4000 (1962-1965)55 hp
5055E (2013-2014)55 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2013-2014) is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5055E (2013-2014) higher · +7 ci (+4%)
4000 (1962-1965)172 ci
5055E (2013-2014)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 46th percentile; 5055E (2013-2014) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4000 (1962-1965) higher · +1 (+33%)
4000 (1962-1965)4
5055E (2013-2014)3
Median Utility Tractor4

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2013-2014) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 4000 (1962-1965) higher · +3 (+33%)
4000 (1962-1965)12
5055E (2013-2014)9
Median Utility Tractor12

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2013-2014) is in the 35th · 4,941 models

4000 (1962-1965) (A)5055E (2013-2014) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model4000 (1962-1965)5055E (2013-2014)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model4000PowerTech 3029—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders43▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+1 · +33%
Displacement172ci179ci▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+7 ci · +4%
Bore3.9in4.2in▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke3.6in4.3in▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+0.7 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
TypeGearPartially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
LengthNot recorded138in—
WidthNot recorded57.1in—
Operating Weight3,165lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
TypeTransmissionIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity3,195lb3,190lb▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+5 lb · <1%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
Coolant3.5gal2.5gal▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+1 gal · +40%

Operator Station

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)John Deere 5055E (2013-2014)Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (172 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 35th percentile (9)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 50th percentile (3,195 lb)B · 50th percentile (3,190 lb)
A · 4000 (1962-1965)B · 5055E (2013-2014)Median Utility Tractor
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