Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5055E (2013-2014) vs RK Tractors RK55

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RK Tractors RK55

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
128 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full RK55 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)
vs
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5055E (2013-2014)55 hp
RK5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5055E (2013-2014) higher · +51 ci (+40%)
5055E (2013-2014)179 ci
RK55128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 48th percentile; RK55 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ RK55 higher · +1 (+33%)
5055E (2013-2014)3
RK554
Median Utility Tractor4

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 23rd percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ RK55 higher · +7 (+78%)
5055E (2013-2014)9
RK5516
Median Utility Tractor12

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 35th percentile; RK55 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5055E (2013-2014) (A)RK55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereRK Tractors—
Model5055E (2013-2014)RK55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
ModelPowerTech 30294TNV86T-CR—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,800RPM▲ RK55+400 RPM · +17%
Cylinders34▲ RK55+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci128ci▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+51 ci · +40%
Bore4.2in3.4in▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Length138in141in▲ RK55+3 in · +2%
Width57.1in63.8in▲ RK55+6.7 in · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity3,190lb3,310lb▲ RK55+120 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)RK 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 · 35th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Length

median 137 in
A · 52nd percentile (138 in)B · 56th percentile (141 in)
A · 5055E (2013-2014)B · RK55Median Utility Tractor
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