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John Deere 344G vs John Deere 550B

Verdict: John Deere 344G vs John Deere 550B

The John Deere 344G and the John Deere 550B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 344G leads on rated power with 90 hp against 86 hp. John Deere 550B is the lighter machine (7,019 kg vs 8,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 550B holds more fuel (136.3 L vs 121.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 344G is the newer design (1994 vs 1985). In short: choose the John Deere 344G 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 344G Industrial Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 550B Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
90 hp
86 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission with two-range power shift.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
121.1 LReference
136.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
67.1 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
63.4 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
63.4 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
67.1 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2350Reference
2200Reference
Torque
318.7 NmReference
339.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1250Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.2 LReference
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
29.3 LReference
18.9 LReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
3 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
215.8 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
110.9 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
255 cmReference
Weight
8280 kgReference
7019 kgReference
Front tire
15.5-25Reference
Rear tire
15.5-25Reference
Industrial front
15.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
15.5-25Reference
Length
611 cmReference
Width
225 cmReference
40 cmReference
Height (cab)
309 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
299 cmReference
Operating weight
8280 kgReference
7019 kgReference
Front tread
178 cmReference
Rear tread
178 cmReference
6405 dozer length
375 cmReference
6410 dozer length
391 cmReference
6415 dozer length
360 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
256 cmReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
John Deere 344G attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
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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