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John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 4055
Verdict: John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 4055
The John Deere 3550 and the John Deere 4055 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4055 leads on rated power with 126 hp against 125 hp. John Deere 3550 is the lighter machine (6,509 kg vs 12,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 4055 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3550 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
125 hp
126 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
51.1 LReference
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Engine
93.2 kWReference
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Displacement
5.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 110 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Power
93.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Compression
17.4:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2200Reference
Torque
96.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1500Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.5 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
25.6 LReference
Engine (net)
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94.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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74.6 kWReference
Power (net)
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94.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Idle RPM
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800-2400Reference
Operating RPM
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1500-2200Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.508 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.508 mmReference
Max power
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74.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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81.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
synchromeshReference
full power shiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
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John Deere Power ShiftReference
2WD Oil capacity
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51.0 LReference
4WD Oil capacity
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60.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
100.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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79.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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85.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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65.1 LReference
Capacity
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65.1 LReference
Pressure
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174.4 barReference
Valves
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2 or 3Reference
SCV flow
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78.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
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3302 kgReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
255 cmReference
271 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
258 cmReference
267 cmReference
Weight
6509 kgReference
12130 to 13955 poundsReference
Front tire
16.9x24Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4x38Reference
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Ag front
16.9x24Reference
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Ag rear
18.4x38Reference
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Length
467 cmReference
402 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height
288 cmReference
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Ground clearance
34 cmReference
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Front tread
155 to 198 cmReference
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Rear tread
143 to 220 cmReference
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2WD Rear tire
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18.4-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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235 cmReference
Height (cab)
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295 cmReference
Operating weight
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6329 kgReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
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85 by 2870 mmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
28Reference
120Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
100Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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925Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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246.0 LReference
John Deere 4055 attachments
4055 Serial Number Location
4055 Serial Numbers
1989
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1001Reference
1990
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2501Reference
1991
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5001Reference
1992
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10001Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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25.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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6068 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.


