Quick answer:
The John Deere 5055D tractor has 55 hp engine horsepower and 45.5 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower55 hp
PTO horsepower45.5 hp
Drawbar horsepower45.5 hp
Rated RPM2,400 rpm
Torque114 lb-ft
Operating weight5,511 lb
John Deere 5055D Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 55 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 45.5 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 45.5 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 2,400 rpm |
| Engine torque | 114 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.9 L |
| Engine cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine model | the John Deere PowerTech 3029 |
| Operating weight | 5,511 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5055D Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 5055D shows 55 hp at the engine and 45.5 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a compact utility tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 5055D’s practical rating is 45.5 hp, which fits larger mowing, rotary cutting, tillage and medium utility implements. |
| Drawbar note | At 45.5 hp drawbar power, the John Deere 5055D is about 9.5 hp below its engine rating once power is measured as pull at the ground. |
| Power-to-weight note | Using 5,511 lb operating weight and 55 hp engine power, the John Deere 5055D comes out at roughly 100.2 lb per engine horsepower, meaning it is balanced enough that both traction and horsepower matter. |
| Engine note | With 2.9 L across 3 cylinders, the John Deere 5055D averages about 1 L per cylinder. |
| Torque / RPM note | Torque and rated speed on the John Deere 5055D are 114 lb-ft and 2,400 rpm, showing how the engine is set up to work under load. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







