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John Deere 344G vs John Deere 555B

Verdict: John Deere 344G vs John Deere 555B

The John Deere 344G and the John Deere 555B 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 344G is the lighter machine (8,280 kg vs 8,377 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 555B 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 555B 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 555B 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
power shiftReference
Pressure
215.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
110.9 lpmReference
106.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
255 cmReference
Weight
8280 kgReference
8377 kgReference
Front tire
15.5-25Reference
Rear tire
15.5-25Reference
Industrial front
15.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
15.5-25Reference
Length
611 cmReference
423 cmReference
Width
225 cmReference
35 cmReference
Height (cab)
309 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
299 cmReference
Operating weight
8280 kgReference
8377 kgReference
Front tread
178 cmReference
Rear tread
178 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
258 cmReference
Gauge
152 cmReference
John Deere 344G attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
John Deere 555B attachments
John Deere 555B Tracks
Length on ground
193 cmReference
Area on ground
1.4 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.6 barReference
Wide Track width
53 cmReference
Wide Track length on ground
193 cmReference
Wide Track area on ground
2.1 m²Reference
Wide Track ground pressure
0.4 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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