Compare/John Deere 1650 vs John Deere 2550

John Deere 1650 vs John Deere 2550

Verdict: John Deere 1650 vs John Deere 2550

The John Deere 1650 and the John Deere 2550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 1650 leads on rated power with 67 hp against 66 hp. John Deere 1650 is the lighter machine (4,630 kg vs 6,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2550 holds more fuel (90.8 L vs 79.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 1650 is the newer design (1984 vs 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 1650 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2550 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

67 hp

66 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$22,809 (1983 4WD )Reference

$26,598 (1983 4WD )Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanicalReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.9 LReference

90.8 LReference

Engine (gross)

50.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

38.1 kWReference

41.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)

50.0 kWReference

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Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

16.3 l/hourReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

18:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

800-2475Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.5 LReference

12.9 LReference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

50.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

46.4 kWReference

49.2 kWReference

Max power

38.1 kWReference

41.3 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1500-2500Reference

Torque

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249.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

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John Deere TSS CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

46.4 kWReference

49.2 kWReference

Type

gearReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

158.6 barReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

38.6 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

center link sensing with position and draft controlReference

load and depth controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1223 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2250Reference

540@2382Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

46.8 kWReference

48.9 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Rear lift

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1240 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

228 cmReference

Weight

4630 to 5350 poundsReference

6800 to 8330 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x9.50-15Reference

27x9.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

Length

371 cmReference

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2WD Width

182 cmReference

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4WD Width

184 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

144 to 194 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 202 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 210 cmReference

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Shipping

2399 kgReference

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Operating

2426 kgReference

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Ballasted

3531 kgReference

3848 kgReference

2WD Length

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338 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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155 cmReference

Height (cab)

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257 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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62 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

2WD cab Shipping

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3460 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3778 kgReference

2WD ROPS Operating

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3084 kgReference

John Deere 1650 attachments

1650 Serial Numbers

1984

1021Reference

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1985

2401Reference

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1986

3001Reference

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1987

3501Reference

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1988

3579Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference

Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

25Reference

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Battery CCA

485Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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33Reference

Cab Charging amps

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55Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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55Reference

John Deere 1650 Height

2WD Hood

149 cmReference

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4WD Hood

152 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

225 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

226 cmReference

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Test results

Max pull

2981 kgReference

22 kgReference

John Deere 2550 attachments

2550 Serial Numbers

Attachment overview

Speeds

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.