Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5055E (2008-2012) vs John Deere 717

John Deere 717 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 717

Utility

power
54.9 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 717 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 717

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,383–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 5055E (2008-2012) higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
5055E (2008-2012)55 hp
71754.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5055E (2008-2012) is in the 50th percentile; 717 is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Cylinders

▲ 717 higher · +1 (+33%)
5055E (2008-2012)3
7174
Median Utility Tractor4

5055E (2008-2012) is in the 23rd percentile; 717 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

5055E (2008-2012) (A)717 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model5055E (2008-2012)717—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech 3029HNot recorded—
Power Output55hp54.9hp▲ 5055E (2008-2012)+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders34▲ 717+1 · +33%
Displacement179ciNot recorded—
Bore4.2inNot recorded—
Stroke4.3inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
TypePartially synchronizedNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
Length138inNot recorded—
Width57.1inNot recorded—
Height94.5inNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIII—
Hitch Capacity3,190lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2008-2012)John Deere 717Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 49th percentile (54.9 hp)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
A · 5055E (2008-2012)B · 717Median Utility Tractor
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