Compare/John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 955

John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 955

Verdict: John Deere 4210 vs John Deere 955

The John Deere 4210 and the John Deere 955 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. John Deere 955 is the lighter machine (902 kg vs 2,375 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 4210 is the newer design (2002 vs 1989). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Three-range hydrostatic transmission with foot pedals and cruise control. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Automotive cruise control option allows set speed to be adjusted with rocker switch. SpeedMatch option allows a maximum speed to be set and full pedal travel used to achive that speed. LoadMatch option prevents the tractor from stalling during heavy loads. The MotionMatch option enables the acceleration rate to be set to fast or slow.Reference

Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Factories

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Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 84 mmReference

84 x 86 mmReference

Power (gross)

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

dry elementReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

18.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

3200Reference

Idle RPM

1000-2810Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.2 kWReference

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Oil capacity

25.7 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

5.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Engine

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24.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Power

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24.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Operating RPM

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1400-3425Reference

Transmission

eHydroReference

Sundstrand Series 17Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil type

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Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.7 LReference

17.0 LReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

25.7 LReference

17.0 LReference

Pressure

146.5 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

5Reference

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Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

46.6 lpmReference

27.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

771 kgReference

533 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2600Reference

2100@3200Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

25.0 LReference

Front axle

4.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

162 cmReference

Weight

474 kgReference

356 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

7-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2-16Reference

Ag front

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

279 cmReference

Width

134 cmReference

149 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

76 cmReference

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Max Drawbar

254 kgReference

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Max front axle

720 kgReference

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Max rear axle

2000 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16Reference

Clearance (drawbar)

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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98 to 120 cmReference

Rear tread

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102 to 115 cmReference

John Deere 4210 attachments

4210 Serial Number Location

4210 Serial Numbers

2002

120001Reference

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2003

220001Reference

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2004

320001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

40Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

472Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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Overall width

186 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 12 cmReference

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John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

Loading height

177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1288 kgReference

882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

909 kgReference

496 kgReference

John Deere 4210 Height

Hood

128 cmReference

135 cmReference

ROPS

221 cmReference

211 cmReference

Speeds

John Deere 955 attachments

955 Serial Number Location

955 Serial Numbers

1990

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10001Reference

1991

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100001Reference

1992

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100700Reference

1993

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130000Reference

1994

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165001Reference

1995

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175130Reference

1996

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190001Reference

1997

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200001Reference

1998

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300001Reference

John Deere 7 Backhoe

John Deere 955 Height

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.