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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5055E (2008-2012)
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
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How they compare
5055E (2008-2012) is in the 50th percentile; 717 is in the 49th · 5,383 models
5055E (2008-2012) is in the 23rd percentile; 717 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 5055E (2008-2012) | 717 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | PowerTech 3029H | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 54.9hp | ▲ 5055E (2008-2012)+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 717+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 179ci | Not recorded | — |
| Bore | 4.2in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 4.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 138in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 57.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 94.5in | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | III | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,190lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) | John Deere 717 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Not recorded | — |
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