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John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 6534 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 6534 Premium
The John Deere 3550 and the John Deere 6534 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. John Deere 6534 Premium is the lighter machine (4,948 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 6534 Premium is the newer design (2009 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.
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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
125 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
51.1 LReference
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Engine
93.2 kWReference
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Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
93.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
high-pressure common rail injectionReference
Compression
17.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
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
62.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
24.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
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89.5 kWReference
Engine (max)
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99.9 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (net)
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89.5 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
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93.2 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
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96.2 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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99.9 kWReference
Cooling system
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viscous fanReference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Coolant change
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1500 hReference
Transmission
Type
synchromeshReference
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PermaClutch II wet discReference
Transmission
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John Deere AutoPowrReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
110.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIINReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Hydraulic system
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53.0 LReference
IVT Hydraulic system
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62.1 LReference
Capacity
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53.0 LReference
IVT Capacity
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62.1 LReference
Valves
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4 (Max)Reference
Control
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load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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6586 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2208Reference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
255 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
258 cmReference
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Weight
6509 kgReference
4948 kgReference
Front tire
16.9x24Reference
420/70R28Reference
Rear tire
18.4x38Reference
18.4R38Reference
Ag front
16.9x24Reference
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Ag rear
18.4x38Reference
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Length
467 cmReference
429 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
231 cmReference
Height
288 cmReference
274 cmReference
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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Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 420/70R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference
Shipping weight
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4948 kgReference
Max weight
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9498 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
28Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
100Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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207.0 LReference
Optional Fuel
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249.8 LReference
6534 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
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.