John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 500A

The John Deere 500A is an industrial tractor produced from 1966 to 1969. It features an 80 hp engine with options for a 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel or a 3.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers two transmission types: an 8-speed power shift with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, and an 8-speed collar shift with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 82 inches and weighs between 6805 and 7433 pounds depending on configuration. The 500A includes power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an open operator station. It supports optional rear and front PTOs and has a rear hitch type II optional. The tractor is equipped with agricultural tires sized 7.50-16 front and 16.9-28 rear.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 500A

Power

Engine power	80 hp (59.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	16.9-28
Ag front	7.50-16

Engine

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

Dimensions

Width	96 inches (243 cm)
Length	126.25 inches (320 cm)
Wheelbase	82 inches (208 cm)
Height (hood)	59.6 inches (151 cm)
Ground clearance	12.6 inches (32 cm)
Height (exhaust)	81.9 inches (208 cm)

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	1966 - 1969
Manufacturer	John Deere

Transmission

Power shift	8-speed, 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, Oil capacity 56 qts (53.0 L), Full power shifts in forward and reverse ranges, Forward to reverse power shift in gears 1 to 4
Collar shift	8-speed, 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, Oil capacity 38 qts (36.0 L)

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