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John Deere 500C

The John Deere 500C is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1971 to 1982. It features a John Deere 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 83 hp gross and 80 hp net. The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed gear and an 8-speed full power shift. It has a two-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and power steering. The open operator station can be equipped with a four-post ROPS or a cab with heater. The 500C has a fuel capacity of 34 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity varying by transmission type. Its backhoe attachment offers a digging depth of 190 inches and a dump angle of 60 inches. The front-end loader can lift 5300 lbs at full pin and has a breakout force of 7800 lbs. The tractor's dimensions include a length of 295 inches, width of 83.9 inches, and operating weight of 15400 lbs.
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Model500C
John Deere 500C tractor
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 500C

Power
Engine (net)80 hp (59.7 kW)
Engine (gross)83 hp (61.9 kW)
Tires
Industrial rear16.9-28, 18.4-28
Industrial front8.25-16, 14.00-17.5
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Torque202 lb-ft (273.9 Nm)
Rated RPM2500
Torque RPM1300
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm)
Power (net)80 hp (59.7 kW)
Displacement270 ci (4.4 L)
Oil capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Power (gross)83 hp (61.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity19 qts (18.0 L)
Intake valve clearance0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Capacity
Fuel34 gal (128.7 L)
Hydraulic system21.5 gal (power shift) (81.4 L), 18.5 gal (gear) (70.0 L)
Dimensions
Width83.9 inches (213 cm)
Length295 inches (749 cm)
Rear tread65.5 inches (166 cm)
Front tread66 inches (167 cm)
Height (backhoe)140 inches (355 cm)
Height (exhaust)104 inches (264 cm)
Operating weight15400 lbs (6985 kg)
Electrical
Batteries2
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity21.5 gal (power shift) (81.4 L), 18.5 gal (gear) (70.0 L)
Pressure2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow28.5 gpm (107.9 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesinboard planetary
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Four-post ROPS available. Cab available with heater.
Production
TypeBackhoe loader tractor
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Years produced1971 - 1982
Attachments
BackhoeJohn Deere Backhoe, Transport height: 140 inches (355 cm), Digging depth: 190 inches (482 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 180 inches (457 cm), Reach from pivot: 221 inches (561 cm), Loading height: 138 inches (350 cm), Bucket Rotation: 155°, Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 10500 lbs (4762 kg)
Front-end loader5300 lbs lift (full at pin) (2404 kg), 7800 lbs breakout (3538 kg), 60° dump, 34 inches reach (dumped) (86 cm), 40° rollback (ground line), 129 inches height (at pin) (327 cm), 102 inches clearance (dumped) (259 cm), boom cyl: 3.25 inches (8 cm), boom rod: 1.75 inches (4 cm), bucket cyl: 3.25 inches (8 cm), bucket rod: 1.50 inches (3 cm), raise: 4.5s, dump: 1.5s, lower: 3.0s, Bucket width: 66.25 inches (168 cm), Bucket width: 89.4 inches (227 cm)
Transmission
Options8-speed gear, 8-speed full power shift
Gear typegear
Gears (gear)8 forward and 2 reverse
Power shift typefull power shift
Gears (power shift)8 forward and 4 reverse
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth190 inches (482 cm)
Dump angle60 inches (152 cm)

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