Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5500 vs Massey Ferguson 2435

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
Massey Ferguson 2435 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 2435

Utility

power
75.1 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
30
Full 2435 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5500
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 2435

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2435 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
550075 hp
243575.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5500 is in the 68th percentile; 2435 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5500 higher · +38 ci (+19%)
5500239 ci
2435201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5500 is in the 66th percentile; 2435 is in the 54th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
55004
24354
Median Utility Tractor4

5500 is in the 50th percentile; 2435 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 2435 higher · +944 lb (+16%)
55005,780 lb
24356,724 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

5500 is in the 54th percentile; 2435 is in the 64th · 5,107 models

5500 (A)2435 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model55002435—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
Model4039TAT01800—
Power Output75hp75.1hp▲ 2435+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,500RPM▲ 2435+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci201ci▲ 5500+38 ci · +19%
Bore4.2in3.7in▲ 5500+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.3in4.7in▲ 2435+0.4 in · +9%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearTwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
Length138in158in▲ 2435+20 in · +14%
Width68.5in74in▲ 2435+5.5 in · +8%
Height97.6in94.5in▲ 5500+3.1 in · +3%
Operating Weight5,780lb6,724lb▲ 2435+944 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Pump Flow Capacity15gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,400psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1544rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,280lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
Coolant3.2galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5500Massey Ferguson 2435Difference
TypeTwo-post folding ROPS or Cab (optional)Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 68th percentile (75.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 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 · 64th percentile (6,724 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 52nd percentile (138 in)B · 75th percentile (158 in)
A · 5500B · 2435Median Utility Tractor
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