Compare/John Deere 500A vs John Deere 555

John Deere 500A vs John Deere 555

Verdict: John Deere 500A vs John Deere 555

The John Deere 500A 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 500A 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 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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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

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

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

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

collar shiftReference

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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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Type

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power shiftReference

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

Speeds

Variants

550

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bulldozerReference

555

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loader-crawlerReference

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.