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John Deere 450C vs John Deere 455G

Verdict: John Deere 450C vs John Deere 455G

The John Deere 450C and the John Deere 455G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 455G leads on rated power with 73 hp against 70 hp. John Deere 455G is the lighter machine (8,119 kg vs 14,170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 455G holds more fuel (155.2 L vs 117.3 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 455G is the newer design (1988 vs 1974). In short: choose the John Deere 455G for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 450C 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 450C Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 455G Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
73 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
450C
crawlerReference
450C CL
crawler-loaderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
117.3 LReference
155.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
52.2 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
52.2 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.2:1Reference
17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2100Reference
Torque
241.4 NmReference
309.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
partial power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
120.7 barReference
179.3 barReference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Weight
14170 to 14650 poundsReference
8119 kgReference
6405 dozer length
360 cmReference
6410 dozer length
377 cmReference
6415 dozer length
347 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
243 cmReference
270 cmReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
172 cmReference
Operating
6645 kgReference
Length
442 cmReference
Operating weight
8119 kgReference
John Deere 450C attachments
450C Serial Numbers
1974
191829Reference
1975
219516Reference
1976
240368Reference
1977
261218Reference
1978
287195Reference
1979
313948Reference
1980
340910Reference
1981
355421Reference
1982
372282Reference
1983
389143Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
negativeReference
John Deere 450C Tracks
Width
40 cmReference
35 cmReference
Length on ground
184 cmReference
193 cmReference
Area on ground
1.5 m²Reference
1.4 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.6 barReference
John Deere 455G attachments
John Deere 455G Tracks
Wide-track width
53 cmReference
Wide-track length on ground
193 cmReference
Wide-track area on ground
2.1 m²Reference
Wide-track ground pressure
0.4 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.

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