Compare/John Deere 4555 vs John Deere 7205J

John Deere 4555 vs John Deere 7205J

Verdict: John Deere 4555 vs John Deere 7205J

The John Deere 4555 and the John Deere 7205J are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7205J leads on rated power with 174 hp against 173 hp. John Deere 7205J is the lighter machine (8,101 kg vs 15,840 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7205J is the newer design (2010 vs 1988). In short: choose the John Deere 7205J for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4555 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

173 hp

174 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Push-button power shifting between gears, synchronized range shifting using the clutch.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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air brake optionalReference

Engine

Engine (net)

129.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

104.4 kWReference

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Displacement

7.6 LReference

6.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

116 x 121 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

129.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

30.3 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Max power

104.4 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

116.9 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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391.7 LReference

Engine

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152.9 kWReference

Power

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152.9 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical injection pump with electronic governorReference

Torque

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918.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

John Deere Power ShiftReference

John Deere AutoQuadReference

Gears

15 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

115.6 kWReference

129.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

121.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

101.8 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

101.8 LReference

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Pressure

174.4 barReference

210.0 barReference

Valves

2 or 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

111.7 lpmReference

174.1 lpmReference

SCV flow

78.0 lpmReference

169.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

3/3NReference

Rear lift

3201 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540/1000Reference

Control

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electronic lower-link sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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10441 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6350 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1950Reference

Capacities

Fuel

386.1 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

297 cmReference

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Weight

15840 to 17755 poundsReference

8101 kgReference

Width

299 cmReference

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Height (cab)

301 cmReference

314 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle

100 by 2743 mmReference

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Ballasted

9868 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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286 cmReference

Front tire

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16.9-30Reference

Rear tire

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20.8-42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9-30. Rear: 20.8-42Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 480/70R28. Rear: 800/65R32Reference

Length

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610 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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10900 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

Rear axle

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99 by 2806 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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158 to 321 cmReference

John Deere 4555 attachments

4555 Serial Number Location

4555 Serial Numbers

1989

1001Reference

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1990

3001Reference

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1991

6001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

90Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

34.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

8066 kgReference

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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.