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John Deere 450E Long-Track vs John Deere 550

Verdict: John Deere 450E Long-Track vs John Deere 550

The John Deere 450E Long-Track and the John Deere 550 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 550 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 79 hp. John Deere 550 is the lighter machine (15,340 kg vs 15,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 450E Long-Track is the newer design (1985 vs 1976). In short: choose the John Deere 550 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 450E Long-Track 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 450E Long-Track Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 550 Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
79 hp
80 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. Speeds within a range can be shifted without clutching.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
58.9 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
55.9 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
55.9 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
58.9 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2200Reference
Torque
309.2 NmReference
311.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
51.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
18.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279mm discReference
Capacities
Fuel
136.3 LReference
136.3 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
39.7 LReference
24.2 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
39.7 LReference
24.2 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
6405
7021 kgReference
6410
6958 kgReference
6415
7144 kgReference
Weight
15350 to 15950 poundsReference
1217 kgReference
Dozer length
393 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
256 cmReference
Operating weight
7234 kgReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
6405 dozer length
360 cmReference
6410 dozer length
377 cmReference
6415 dozer length
347 cmReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
John Deere 450E Long-Track attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Variants
550
bulldozerReference
555
loader-crawlerReference
John Deere 550 attachments
550 Serial Numbers
1976
238320Reference
1977
261196Reference
1978
287204Reference
1979
313964Reference
1980
340920Reference
1981
365418Reference
1982
377852Reference
1983
383415Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 9300 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9550 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
416 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
414 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
533 cmReference
Loading height
342 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
3217 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1823 kgReference
John Deere 9550 Backhoe
John Deere 550 Tracks
Width
45 cmReference
Length on ground
184 cmReference
Area on ground
1.5 m²Reference

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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