John Deere

500A

Farm tractor · 1966–1969 · 80 hp

The John Deere 500A is a farm tractor manufactured from 1966 to 1969. It features a John Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel engine, and power steering. The transmission is a power shift type with 8 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere 4.4L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement270 ci (4.4 L)
Bore4.25 in (108 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Gross80 hp (59.7 kW)
Power Rated80 hp (59.7 kW)
Torque Peak189 lb-ft (256.3 Nm)
Torque Peak1,400 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts24
Oil Capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Coolant Capacity19 qts (18 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,500 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepower shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFull power shifts in forward and reverse ranges. Forward to reverse power shift in gears 1 to 4.
Oil Capacity56 qts (53 L)
Available Options8-speed

Hydraulics

Pressure2,000 psi (137.9 bar)
Valves2
Total Flow24.5 gpm (92.7 lpm)
System Capacity9.5 gal (36 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeII

Dimensions

Length126.25 in (320 cm)
Width96 in (243 cm)
Height59.6 in (151 cm)
Wheelbase82 in (208 cm)
Ground Clearance12.6 in (32 cm)

Weight

diesel

Shipping7,173 lbs (3,253 kg)
Operating7,433 lbs (3,371 kg)

gas

Shipping6,805 lbs (3,086 kg)
Operating7,065 lbs (3,204 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag7.50-16
Rear Ag16.9-28

Fuel

Capacity25 gal (94.6 L)

Steering

Typepower