IMT 555 or Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A"?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 555 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 89% (13.5 L/min / 3.6 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 74% (870 kg / 1,918 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: four-wheel drive.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for IMT 555 and Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A", with the call on each
Question555R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A"Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?36.8 kW (49.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”36.8 kW (49.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 555 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 555 and the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A".
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 555 and the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A".
Which pumps more oil for implements?15.1 L/min (4.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”28.6 L/min (7.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”AheadThe Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has 89% more hydraulic flow (13.5 L/min / 3.6 gpm) than the IMT 555 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,180 kg (2,601 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”2,050 kg (4,519 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”AheadThe Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has 74% more lift (870 kg / 1,918 lb) than the IMT 555 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?1,870 kg (4,123 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”2,010 kg (4,431 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 555 and the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A".
Which has the wider choice of gears?6Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”12Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”AheadThe Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has 100% more forward gears (6 gears) than the IMT 555 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 555 and the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A".
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”AheadThe Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the IMT 555 does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?——No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 555 and the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A".
Which drives on both axles?2WDTraktorenlexikon, “IMT 555”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 5500”AheadThe Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" is available with four-wheel drive; the IMT 555 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1964–19711973–1983Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has 89% more hydraulic flow (13.5 L/min / 3.6 gpm) than the IMT 555 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has 74% more lift (870 kg / 1,918 lb) than the IMT 555 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has 100% more forward gears (6 gears) than the IMT 555 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the IMT 555 does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" is available with four-wheel drive; the IMT 555 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • The Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 555 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A" has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources