John Deere 5010I vs John Deere 655
Verdict: John Deere 5010I vs John Deere 655
The John Deere 5010I and the John Deere 655 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5010I leads on rated power with 129 hp against 122 hp. John Deere 5010I is the lighter machine (13,550 kg vs 14,517 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 655 is the newer design (1981 vs 1963). In short: choose the John Deere 5010I for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 655 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.