John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 500

The John Deere 500 is an industrial tractor manufactured by John Deere from 1964 to 1965. It features two engine options: a 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 80 hp and a 3.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 77.7 hp. The tractor offers an 8-speed full power shift transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, and a Synchro-Range transmission option with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. Fuel capacity is 25 gallons, with hydraulic system capacities varying by transmission type. The tractor hitch is a rear Type II optional, and PTO options include independent rear PTO and optional front PTO. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 126.25-inch length, and 96-inch width. Weights vary by model and transmission type, ranging from 6805 to 7433 pounds. Attachments include the 720 Loader with a 3700 lbs lift capacity and 5100 lbs breakout force.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 500

Power

Engine power	80 hp (59.7 kW)

Engine

Power	80 hp (59.7 kW)
Torque	189 lb-ft (256.3 Nm)
Rated RPM	2500
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm)
Compression	16.5:1
Displacement	270 ci (4.4 L)
Oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
Diesel engine	John Deere diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Starter volts	24
Engine options	John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel, John Deere 3.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Gasoline Power	77.7 hp (57.9 kW)
Gasoline Torque	186 lb-ft (252.2 Nm)
Gasoline engine	John Deere gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	19 qts (18.0 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM	2500
Gasoline Torque RPM	1800
Gasoline Air cleaner	dry
Gasoline Bore/Stroke	4.25x4.00 inches (108 x 102 mm)
Gasoline Compression	7.6:1
Gasoline Displacement	227 ci (3.7 L)
Gasoline Oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
Gasoline Starter volts	12
Gasoline Coolant capacity	19 qts (18.0 L)

Weight

Gas collarshift Shipping	6805 lbs (3086 kg)
Gas powershift Operating	7293 lbs (3308 kg)
Gas collarshift Operating	7065 lbs (3204 kg)
Diesel powershift Shipping	7173 lbs (3253 kg)
Diesel powershift Operating	7433 lbs (3371 kg)
Diesel collarshift Operating	7205 lbs (3268 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	25 gal (94.6 L)
Hydraulic system	9.5 gal (collar shift) (36.0 L), 14 gal (power shift) (53.0 L)

Hydraulics

Valves	1 or 2
Capacity	9.5 gal (collar shift) (36.0 L), 14 gal (power shift) (53.0 L)
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow	24.5 gpm (92.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	Power steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Years made	1964 - 1965
Manufacturer	John Deere

Attachments

720 Loader	3700 lbs lift (full at pin) (1678 kg), 5100 lbs breakout (2313 kg), 50° dump, 34.375 inches reach (dumped) (87 cm), 30° rollback (ground line), 119 inches height (at pin) (302 cm), 95.75 inches clearance (dumped) (243 cm)

Transmission

Type	full power shift
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Notes	Full power shifts in forward and reverse ranges. Forward to reverse power shift in gears 1 to 4.
Oil capacity	56 qts (53.0 L)
Transmission type	Power Shift
Transmission options	8-speed full power shift, 8-speed
Synchro-Range Oil capacity	38 qts (36.0 L)
Synchro-Range Transmission	8 forward and 2 reverse gears

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Width	96 inches (243 cm)
Length	126.25 inches (320 cm)
Wheelbase	82 inches (208 cm)
Ag rear tires	16.9-28
Height (hood)	59.6 inches (151 cm)
Ag front tires	7.50-16
Ground clearance	12.6 inches (32 cm)
Height (exhaust)	81.9 inches (208 cm)