John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 5125R
Verdict: John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 5125R
The John Deere 3550 and the John Deere 5125R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. John Deere 5125R is the lighter machine (4,300 kg vs 6,509 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5125R holds more fuel (177.9 L vs 124.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5125R is the newer design (2017 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.