Compare/John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4044M

John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4044M

Verdict: John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4044M

The John Deere 1550 and the John Deere 4044M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. John Deere 4044M is the lighter machine (1,710 kg vs 5,468 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1550 holds more fuel (78.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 4044M is the newer design (2014 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Optional creeper adds additional range to the 8-speed transmission.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

78.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

32.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 110 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Power

32.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Torque

151.9 NmReference

141.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1690Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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31.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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diesel particulate filter (DPF)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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31.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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FourReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 rpmReference

Emissions compliance

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Final Tier 4Reference

Cylinder liners

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Cast-in-blockReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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116 NmReference

Injection pump type

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High pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Aspiration

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NaturalReference

Bore and stroke

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88x90 mmReference

Compression ratio

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19.1:1Reference

Cooling system

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LiquidReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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eHydroReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

Clutch disk diameter wet clutch

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129 mm\\n5.08 in.Reference

Gear Shift Location

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PowrReverser - Left-hand sideReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

190.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

38.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift

2396 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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25.1 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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24.1 kWReference

Total flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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21.6 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1419 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1134 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2400Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

5468 to 6691 poundsReference

650 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

8.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

13.6-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-36Reference

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Length

375 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

166 cmReference

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Height (cab)

243 cmReference

247 cmReference

2WD Front tread

125 to 205 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

135 to 197 cmReference

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Rear tread

130 to 199 cmReference

152 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2480 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2639 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2884 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3035 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

Ag front

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8.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27x10.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Height (ROPS)

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254 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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136 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

75Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Battery CCA

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770Reference

Battery size

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770 CCAReference

Alternator size

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75 ampReference

Speeds

Variants

4044M

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base modelReference

4044R

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deluxe modelReference

John Deere 4044M attachments

4044M Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

John Deere 485A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 485A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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233 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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355 cmReference

Loading height

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200 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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170°Reference

Bucket force

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1701 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1110 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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Yanmar® @ 4TNV88C-MJTReference

Lubrication

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PressurizedReference

Air cleaner

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Dual elementReference

Cruise control

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OptionalReference

SCV control

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Joystick: AvailableReference

Rollover protective structure

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Type\\nFoldable\\nYesReference

Platform

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FlatReference

Power

Max Power

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42.5 hp (2,600 rpm)Reference

PTO

PTO Power

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32.3 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO Control

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PositionReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 rpmReference

Capacities

Front Axle capacity

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1,600.3 kgReference

Rear Axle capacity

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2,400.4 kgReference

Crankcase oil volume

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5.3 LReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Multi-plate wet discReference

Steering type

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Hydrostatic power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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65.8 l/minReference

Hydraulics Type

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Single gearReference

Remote Valves

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6Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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23.5 L/min (42.3 L/min)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Ground Clearance

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35.1 cmReference

Turning radius

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2.8 mReference

Overall weight

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1,705.1 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.