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John Deere 210K vs John Deere 550B

Verdict: John Deere 210K vs John Deere 550B

The John Deere 210K and the John Deere 550B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 210K leads on rated power with 88 hp against 86 hp. John Deere 550B is the lighter machine (7,019 kg vs 10,936 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 210K is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). In short: choose the John Deere 210K for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 550B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 210K Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 550B Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
88 hp
86 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Full power shift transmission with reverser and torque converter.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Variants
210K
premium modelReference
210K EP
economy modelReference
Engine
Engine (net)
65.6 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier IVReference
Emission control
cooled exhaust-gas recirculation, diesel particulate filter, and diesel oxidation catalystReference
Power (net)
65.6 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
375.6 NmReference
339.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
24.6 LReference
18.9 LReference
Fuel tank
136.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
64.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
64.1 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
PowerShiftReference
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
89.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
89.3 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
95.8 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
102.2 LReference
Front axle
6.6 LReference
Front hubs
0.9 LReference
Rear axle
18.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
Weight
10936 to 13816 poundsReference
7019 kgReference
Front tire
12-16.5Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
12-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
Length
523 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
40 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
254 cmReference
256 cmReference
Height (cab)
264 cmReference
Shipping weight
4960 kgReference
Operating weight
6266 kgReference
7019 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
28 cmReference
6405 dozer length
375 cmReference
6410 dozer length
391 cmReference
6415 dozer length
360 cmReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
John Deere 210K attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 550B attachments
550B Serial Numbers
1985
715315Reference
1986
724000Reference
1987
733275Reference
John Deere 550B Tracks
Length on ground
184 cmReference
Area on ground
1.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
Wide-track width
60 cmReference
Wide-track length on ground
184 cmReference
Wide-track area on ground
2.2 m²Reference
Wide-track ground pressure
0.3 barReference

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.

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