Compare/John Deere 450E Long-Track vs John Deere 555

John Deere 450E Long-Track vs John Deere 555

Verdict: John Deere 450E Long-Track vs John Deere 555

The John Deere 450E Long-Track 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 79 hp. John Deere 555 is the lighter machine (8,280 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 1974). In short: choose the John Deere 555 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

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

79 hp

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. Speeds within a range can be shifted without clutching.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

58.9 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

55.9 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

18.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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136.3 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279mm discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

136.3 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

39.7 LReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

39.7 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

15350 to 15950 poundsReference

1451 kgReference

Dozer length

393 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

256 cmReference

Operating weight

7234 kgReference

8280 kgReference

Rear tread

152 cmReference

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Length

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417 cmReference

Gauge

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132 cmReference

John Deere 450E Long-Track attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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.