Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5055E (2013-2014) vs UTB/Universal 550

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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 550

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
190 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 550 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5055E (2013-2014)55 hp
55055 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +11 ci (+6%)
5055E (2013-2014)179 ci
550190 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 48th percentile; 550 is in the 51st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
5055E (2013-2014)3
5504
Median Utility Tractor4

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 23rd percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +3 (+33%)
5055E (2013-2014)9
55012
Median Utility Tractor12

5055E (2013-2014) is in the 35th percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5055E (2013-2014) (A)550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereUTB/Universal—
Model5055E (2013-2014)550—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereUTB—
ModelPowerTech 3029Not recorded—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 550+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci190ci▲ 550+11 ci · +6%
Bore4.2in3.7in▲ 5055E (2013-2014)+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypePartially synchronized with dry disc clutchConstant Mesh / Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
Length138inNot recorded—
Width57.1inNot recorded—
Operating WeightNot recorded4,600lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,190lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeMFWD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
Coolant2.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5055E (2013-2014)UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSOpen—

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 · 51st percentile (190 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (12)
A · 5055E (2013-2014)B · 550Median Utility Tractor
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