John Deere 5055E

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 5055E is a utility tractor with a turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel engine manufactured by John Deere, model PY3029H031072. Based on independent test results, the engine is rated at 2100 RPM and delivers 50.45 horsepower. It has a selective gear fixed ratio transmission with 9 forward and 3 reverse gears. The maximum torque is 168 lb-ft at 1400 RPM with a 33.4% torque rise. The operating weight is 5780 lbs. Additional details are available on transmission speeds, fuel consumption rates, hydraulic performance, lift force values, and sound levels.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 50.45

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio

Drive Type: MFWD 4WD

Operating Weight: 5780

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 5055E vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 53% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 45% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PY3029H031072
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 179
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 50.45

Transmission

Type: Selective gear fixed ratio
Forward Gears: 9
Reverse Gears: 3
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 137.8
Width (in): 57.3
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 5780

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: MFWD 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 10
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag, Lawn/turf, Industrial
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Category 2
Hitch Category: Category 2
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 4 - 13, 2016

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed (PTO speed—545 rpm): 50.45 HP (37.62 kW) at 2102 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 3.86 Gal/hr (14.60 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.536 lb/hp.hr (0.326 kg/kW.h)
Standard Power Take-off Speed (540 rpm): 51.16 HP (38.15 kW) at 2083 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Standard Speed: 3.87 Gal/hr (14.63 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.529 lb/hp.hr (0.322 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 51.65 HP (38.51 kW) at 2002 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 3.78 Gal/hr (14.32 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.513 lb/hp.hr (0.312 kg/kW.h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 168 lb.-ft. (228 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 33.4%
Power Increase at 2002 engine rpm: 2%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 3591 lbs (16.0 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed: 11.7 GPM (44.1 l/min)
Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power: 10.6 GPM (40.0 l/min) with a delivery pressure of 2520 psi (174 bar)
Hydraulic Power: 15.5 HP (11.6 kW)

Tractor Sound Level Without Cab

At No Load in 5th (B2) Gear: 88.3 dB(A)
Transport Speed - No Load (9th (C3) Gear): 90.5 dB(A)
Bystander in 9th (C3) Gear: 80.2 dB(A)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 13.24 Hp.hr/gal (2.61 kW.h/l)
Fuel Used During Active Exhaust Regeneration: 0.18 gal (0.69 l)

NTTL.(2016).Test 2137: John Deere 5055E Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2579