Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5055D vs RK Tractors RK55

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5055D

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 5055D specs
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RK TractorsModel B

RK Tractors RK55

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
128 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full RK55 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055D
vs
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5055D55 hp
RK5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5055D is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5055D higher · +51 ci (+40%)
5055D179 ci
RK55128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5055D is in the 48th percentile; RK55 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ RK55 higher · +1 (+33%)
5055D3
RK554
Median Utility Tractor4

5055D is in the 23rd percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ RK55 higher · +8 (+100%)
5055D8
RK5516
Median Utility Tractor12

5055D is in the 23rd percentile; RK55 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5055D (A)RK55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereRK Tractors—
Model5055DRK55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
ModelPowerTech 30294TNV86T-CR—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,800RPM▲ RK55+500 RPM · +22%
Cylinders34▲ RK55+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci128ci▲ 5055D+51 ci · +40%
Bore4.2in3.4in▲ 5055D+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 5055D+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
Length134in141in▲ RK55+7 in · +5%
Width57.1in63.8in▲ RK55+6.7 in · +12%
Height94.5inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,665lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
Hitch TypeThree-point hitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,810lb3,310lb▲ RK55+500 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeMechanical wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5055DRK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSTwo-post 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 · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 30th percentile (128 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Length

median 137 in
A · 46th percentile (134 in)B · 56th percentile (141 in)
A · 5055DB · RK55Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5055DFull spec pageRK Tractors RK55