Compare/John Deere 2420 vs John Deere 2550

John Deere 2420 vs John Deere 2550

Verdict: John Deere 2420 vs John Deere 2550

The John Deere 2420 and the John Deere 2550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 66 hp. John Deere 2420 is the lighter machine (3,172 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 2420 holds more fuel (129.1 L vs 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2550 is the newer design (1983 vs 1970). 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

66 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 15.5x38 rear tires.Reference

With 18.4-34 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Original price

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$26,598 (1983 4WD )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

129.1 LReference

90.8 LReference

Engine

49.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

106 x 110 mmReference

Power

49.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

218.3 NmReference

249.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1250Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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41.3 kWReference

Operating RPM

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1500-2500Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

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12.9 LReference

Oil capacity

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50.0 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Power at rated engine speed

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49.2 kWReference

Max power

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41.3 kWReference

Transmission

Syncro-RangeReference

John Deere TSS CreeperReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

closed centerReference

power shuttleReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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49.2 kWReference

Pressure

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158.6 barReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Control

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load and depth controlReference

Rear lift

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1240 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2382Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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48.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

229 cmReference

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Weight

3172 kgReference

6800 to 8330 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

15.5x38Reference

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Ag front

6.00x16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6x38Reference

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Length

384 cmReference

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Shipping weight

3172 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Steering wheel

197 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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226 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

Lawn/turf front

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27x9.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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21.5L-16.1Reference

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

Ballasted

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3848 kgReference

2420 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate below the steering column.Reference

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

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

28Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

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33Reference

Cab Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery AH

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55Reference

John Deere 2420 Height

Hood

191 cmReference

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Exhaust

224 cmReference

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Speeds

John Deere 2550 attachments

2550 Serial Numbers

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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22 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.