Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1530 vs John Deere 5055E

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1530

Utility

power
50 hp
displacement
164 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 1530 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5055E

Utility

power
50.5 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 5055E specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5055E higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
153050 hp
5055E50.5 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1530 is in the 45th percentile; 5055E is in the 46th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5055E higher · +15 ci (+9%)
1530164 ci
5055E179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1530 is in the 43rd percentile; 5055E is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15303
5055E3
Median Utility Tractor4

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055E is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5055E higher · +1 (+13%)
15308
5055E9
Median Utility Tractor12

1530 is in the 23rd percentile; 5055E is in the 35th · 4,941 models

1530 (A)5055E (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15305055E—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPY3029H031072—
Power Output50hp50.5hp▲ 5055E+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 1530+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement164ci179ci▲ 5055E+15 ci · +9%
Bore4in4.2in▲ 5055E+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
TypeCollar shiftSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
LengthNot recorded138in—
WidthNot recorded57.3in—
Operating Weight4,800lb5,780lb▲ 5055E+980 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 2—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 2—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
Coolant2.8gal2.5gal▲ 1530+0.3 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1530John Deere 5055EDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 45th percentile (50 hp)B · 46th percentile (50.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 46th percentile (4,800 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,780 lb)
A · 1530B · 5055EMedian Utility Tractor
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