John Deere

500C

Farm tractor · 1971–1982 · 83 hp

The John Deere 500C is a farm tractor manufactured from 1971 to 1982. It features a John Deere engine, and four-post ROPS available steering. It weighs 15,400 lbs (6,985 kg).

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement270 ci (4.4 L)
Bore4.25 in (108 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Power Gross83 hp (61.9 kW)
Power Net80 hp (59.7 kW)
Torque Peak202 lb-ft (273.9 Nm)
Torque Peak1,300 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Coolant Capacity19 qts (18 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,500 RPM

Transmission

Available Options8-speed gear, 8-speed full power shift

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pressure2,000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total Flow28.5 gpm (107.9 lpm)
System Capacity21.5 gal (81.4 L)

Dimensions

Length295 in (749 cm)
Width83.9 in (213 cm)
Height104 in (264 cm)
Front Tread66 in (167 cm)
Rear Tread65.5 in (166 cm)

Weight

Weight15,400 lbs (6,985 kg)
Operating15,400 lbs (6,985 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag8.25-16
Rear Ag16.9-28
Front Industrial8.25-16, 14.00-17.5
Rear Industrial16.9-28, 18.4-28

Fuel

Capacity34 gal (128.7 L)

Steering

Typefour-post ROPS available

Cab

Cabavailable with heater

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth190 in (482 cm)
Backhoe ModelJohn Deere Backhoe