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John Deere 500C

Series: John Deere Loader Backhoe

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The John Deere 500C belongs to the John Deere Loader Backhoe series. The engine delivers 59.7 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,424.5 cm³. Rated speed is 2,500 rpm. The tank holds 128.7 litres. The gearbox has 8 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,300 rpm. The pump delivers 107.9 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 81.4 litres. Working pressure is 165.5 bar. The cooling system holds 18.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 300 Series. The John Deere Loader Backhoe series covers 57 models. Rated output within it ranges from 30.6 to 97 kW; the 500C sits in the middle of that range with 59.7 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 410D below it with 55.9 kW and the 315SG above it with 64.1 kW. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model300 Seriescorrect
Power59.7 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,500 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement4,424.5 cm³correct
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedcorrect
Coolant capacity18.2 lcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typepowershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears8correct
Reverse gears4correct
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow107.9 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity81.4 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure165.5correct
Fuel tank capacity128.7 lcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 500C have?

The John Deere 500C delivers 59.7 kW.

What engine does the John Deere 500C have?

4 cylinders, 4,424 cm³ displacement.

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