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John Deere 500C

John Deere 500C tractor
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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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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 rear:16.9-28, 18.4-28
Industrial front:8.25-16, 14.00-17.5

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Torque:202 lb-ft (273.9 Nm)
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1300
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm)
Power (net):80 hp (59.7 kW)
Displacement:270 ci (4.4 L)
Oil capacity:8 qts (7.6 L)
Power (gross):83 hp (61.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.028 inches (0.711 mm)

Capacity

Fuel:34 gal (128.7 L)
Hydraulic system:21.5 gal (power shift) (81.4 L), 18.5 gal (gear) (70.0 L)

Dimensions

Width:83.9 inches (213 cm)
Length:295 inches (749 cm)
Rear tread:65.5 inches (166 cm)
Front tread:66 inches (167 cm)
Height (backhoe):140 inches (355 cm)
Height (exhaust):104 inches (264 cm)
Operating weight:15400 lbs (6985 kg)

Electrical

Batteries:2
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Capacity:21.5 gal (power shift) (81.4 L), 18.5 gal (gear) (70.0 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow:28.5 gpm (107.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Four-post ROPS available. Cab available with heater.

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Manufacturer:John Deere
Years produced:1971 - 1982

Attachments

Backhoe:John 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 loader:5300 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

Options:8-speed gear, 8-speed full power shift
Gear type:gear
Gears (gear):8 forward and 2 reverse
Power shift type:full power shift
Gears (power shift):8 forward and 4 reverse

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth:190 inches (482 cm)
Dump angle:60 inches (152 cm)