Compare/John Deere 500A vs John Deere 550

John Deere 500A vs John Deere 550

Verdict: John Deere 500A vs John Deere 550

The John Deere 500A and the John Deere 550 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 500A is the lighter machine (6,805 kg vs 15,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 550 is the newer design (1976 vs 1966). 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

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Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

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

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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

Oil capacity

36.0 LReference

51.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

18.9 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

collar shiftReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and reverseReference

Type

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full power shiftReference

Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

136.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

24.2 LReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

24.2 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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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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Dimensions

6405

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7021 kgReference

6410

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6958 kgReference

6415

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7144 kgReference

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

6805 to 7433 poundsReference

1217 kgReference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Length

320 cmReference

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Width

243 cmReference

45 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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6405 dozer length

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360 cmReference

6410 dozer length

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377 cmReference

6415 dozer length

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347 cmReference

Gauge

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132 cmReference

Speeds

Variants

550

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bulldozerReference

555

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loader-crawlerReference

John Deere 550 attachments

550 Serial Numbers

1976

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238320Reference

1977

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261196Reference

1978

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287204Reference

1979

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313964Reference

1980

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340920Reference

1981

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365418Reference

1982

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377852Reference

1983

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383415Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 9300 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 9550 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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416 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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414 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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381 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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533 cmReference

Loading height

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342 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3217 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1823 kgReference

John Deere 9550 Backhoe

John Deere 550 Tracks

Length on ground

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184 cmReference

Area on ground

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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.