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John Deere 500 vs John Deere 555
Verdict: John Deere 500 vs John Deere 555
The John Deere 500 and the John Deere 555 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. John Deere 500 is the lighter machine (6,805 kg vs 8,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 555 is the newer design (1974 vs 1964). 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
80 hp
80 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Variants
550
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bulldozerReference
555
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loader-crawlerReference
3020
farm tractorReference
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Engine
Engine
59.7 kWReference
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Diesel powershift Shipping
3253 kgReference
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Gas powershift Operating
3308 kgReference
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Diesel powershift Operating
3371 kgReference
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Displacement
3.7 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 102 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
57.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.6:1Reference
16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2200Reference
Torque
252.2 NmReference
311.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1800Reference
1200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
36.0 LReference
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.0 LReference
18.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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136.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
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59.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
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53.7 kWReference
Power (net)
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53.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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59.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro-RangeReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
94.6 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
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Capacity
53.0 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Total flow
92.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Front PTO
optionalReference
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Front PTO Type
1000Reference
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Pump flow
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106.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
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Weight
6805 to 7433 poundsReference
1451 kgReference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
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Length
320 cmReference
417 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
35 cmReference
Height (hood)
151 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
208 cmReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
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Gas collarshift Shipping
3086 kgReference
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Gas collarshift Operating
3204 kgReference
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Diesel collarshift Operating
3268 kgReference
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Height (ROPS)
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256 cmReference
Operating weight
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8280 kgReference
Gauge
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132 cmReference
John Deere 500 attachments
500 Serial Number Location
Speeds
John Deere 555 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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
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.