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John Deere 450E vs John Deere 455E
Verdict: John Deere 450E vs John Deere 455E
The John Deere 450E and the John Deere 455E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 73 hp. John Deere 455E is the lighter machine (7,788 kg vs 14,590 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
73 hp
73 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges. Speeds within a range can be shifted without clutching.Reference
Four ranges with low-high-reverse power shift in each range.Reference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Variants
450E-LT
long trackReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
54.4 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
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Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
54.4 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
309.2 NmReference
309.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Fuel tank
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117.3 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm discReference
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Capacities
Fuel
117.3 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
39.7 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
39.7 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
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
14590 to 15365 poundsReference
7788 kgReference
6405 dozer length
386 cmReference
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6410 dozer length
391 cmReference
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6415 dozer length
360 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
256 cmReference
258 cmReference
Operating weight
6969 kgReference
7788 kgReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
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Length
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417 cmReference
Gauge
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152 cmReference
John Deere 450E attachments
450E Serial Numbers
1985
726000Reference
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1987
733270Reference
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1988
741669Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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John Deere 455E attachments
John Deere 455E 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
Wide Track width
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53 cmReference
Wide Track length on ground
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193 cmReference
Wide Track area on ground
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2.1 m²Reference
Wide Track ground pressure
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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.