John Deere 5500 vs New Holland TK85
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 5500 and the New Holland TK85 deliver the same power: 80 HP.
- The New Holland TK85 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1996 for the John Deere 5500.
- The John Deere 5500 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2399 kg versus 1849 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 5500 | New Holland TK85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Production years | 1996–2000 | 2000–2004 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.5 L | 3.9 L |
| Weight | 2 903 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | — |
| Transmission | Partial power shift | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 399 kg | 1 849 kg |
| Wheelbase | 217 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | — |