Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5500 vs John Deere 6300

John Deere 5500 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 5500

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 5500 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6300

Utility

power
76 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 6300 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6300 higher · +1 hp (+1%)
550075 hp
630076 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5500 is in the 68th percentile; 6300 is in the 69th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
5500239 ci
6300239 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5500 is in the 66th percentile; 6300 is in the 66th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
55004
63004
Median Utility Tractor4

5500 is in the 50th percentile; 6300 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 6300 higher · +3,700 lb (+64%)
55005,780 lb
63009,480 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

5500 is in the 54th percentile; 6300 is in the 84th · 5,107 models

5500 (A)6300 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model55006300—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model4039TAT01CD4039—
Power Output75hp76hp▲ 6300+1 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,300RPM▲ 5500+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci239ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearFully synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
Length138inNot recorded—
Width68.5inNot recorded—
Height97.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,780lb9,480lb▲ 6300+3,700 lb · +64%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity15gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,400psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1544rpm540rpm▲ 5500+4 rpm · <1%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity4,280lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
Coolant3.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5500John Deere 6300Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPS or Cab (optional)Two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 69th percentile (76 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 66th percentile (239 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 54th percentile (5,780 lb)B · 84th percentile (9,480 lb)
A · 5500B · 6300Median Utility Tractor
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