Compare/John Deere 440B vs John Deere 555

John Deere 440B vs John Deere 555

Verdict: John Deere 440B vs John Deere 555

The John Deere 440B and the John Deere 555 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 555 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 76 hp. John Deere 555 is the lighter machine (8,280 kg vs 12,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 555 holds more fuel (136.3 L vs 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 555 is the newer design (1974 vs 1970). In short: choose the John Deere 555 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 440B 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

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

76 hp

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

Factories

Welland, Ontario, CanadaReference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

hydraulic frontReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

90.8 LReference

136.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

56.3 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

56.3 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.7:1Reference

16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Torque

234.6 NmReference

311.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.1 LReference

18.9 LReference

Transmission

Syncro-RangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

full power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

12250 to 14200 poundsReference

1451 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-26Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-26Reference

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Industrial front

16.9-30Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

528 cmReference

417 cmReference

Height

239 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

238 cmReference

256 cmReference

Operating weight

6441 kgReference

8280 kgReference

Gauge

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132 cmReference

John Deere 440B attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Variants

550

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bulldozerReference

555

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loader-crawlerReference

John Deere 555 attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 9300 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 9300 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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337 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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449 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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444 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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414 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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525 cmReference

Loading height

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307 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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4184 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2646 kgReference

John Deere 555 Tracks

Width

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35 cmReference

Length on ground

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193 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.4 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.6 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.