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John DeereModel A
John Deere 5520
Utility
- power
- 89 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5520 vs Massey Ferguson 283
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 283
Utility
- power
- 89 hp
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 5520
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 283
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied552089 hp
28389 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5520 is in the 77th percentile; 283 is in the 77th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5520 higher · +28 ci (+11%)5520276 ci
283248 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5520 is in the 81st percentile; 283 is in the 70th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied55204
2834
Median Utility Tractor4
5520 is in the 50th percentile; 283 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 5520 higher · +4 (+50%)552012
2838
Median Utility Tractor12
5520 is in the 50th percentile; 283 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
5520 (A)283 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5520 | 283 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | 4045D | A4.248 | — |
| Power Output | 89hp | 89hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 5520+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 248ci | ▲ 5520+28 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4in | ▲ 5520+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Collar shift with dry disc clutch | Sliding gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 148in | 146in | ▲ 5520+2 in · +1% |
| Width | 74.1in | 79.3in | ▲ 283+5.2 in · +7% |
| Height | 96.8in | 99.5in | ▲ 283+2.7 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 4,809lb | 5,434lb | ▲ 283+625 lb · +13% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Live with two stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,375lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4x2 | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.9gal | 3.8gal | ▲ 283+0.9 gal · +31% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5520 | Massey Ferguson 283 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 77th percentile (89 hp)B · 77th percentile (89 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 70th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 46th percentile (4,809 lb)B · 51st percentile (5,434 lb)
A · 5520B · 283Median Utility Tractor