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John Deere 4720 vs John Deere 5055E (2015-)

John Deere 4720 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 4720

Utility

power
58.7 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4720 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 5055E (2015-)

Utility

power
59 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 5055E (2015-) specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5055E (2015-) higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
472058.7 hp
5055E (2015-)59 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4720 is in the 52nd percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 53rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5055E (2015-) higher · +30 ci (+20%)
4720149 ci
5055E (2015-)179 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4720 is in the 39th percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 48th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4720 higher · +1 (+33%)
47204
5055E (2015-)3
Median Utility Tractor4

4720 is in the 50th percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 5055E (2015-) higher · +669 lb (+17%)
47203,850 lb
5055E (2015-)4,519 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

4720 is in the 34th percentile; 5055E (2015-) is in the 43rd · 5,107 models

4720 (A)5055E (2015-) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model47205055E (2015-)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model4024TPowerTech 3029—
Power Output58.7hp59hp▲ 5055E (2015-)+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ 4720+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders43▲ 4720+1 · +33%
Displacement149ci179ci▲ 5055E (2015-)+30 ci · +20%
Bore3.4in4.2in▲ 5055E (2015-)+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.1in4.3in▲ 5055E (2015-)+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
TypeHydrostaticPartially synchronized with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Length128in138in▲ 5055E (2015-)+10 in · +8%
Width65.6in57.1in▲ 4720+8.5 in · +15%
Height97.2in93.7in▲ 4720+3.5 in · +4%
Wheelbase71.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight3,850lb4,519lb▲ 5055E (2015-)+669 lb · +17%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity11.6gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,100rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Front Tire Size8.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size13.6-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,523lb3,190lb▲ 5055E (2015-)+667 lb · +26%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
Coolant1.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4720John Deere 5055E (2015-)Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSTwo-post foldable ROPSSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 52nd percentile (58.7 hp)B · 53rd percentile (59 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 48th percentile (179 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 34th percentile (3,850 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,519 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 39th percentile (128 in)B · 52nd percentile (138 in)
A · 4720B · 5055E (2015-)Median Utility Tractor
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