John Deere 540B vs John Deere 555G
Verdict: John Deere 540B vs John Deere 555G
The John Deere 540B and the John Deere 555G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 540B leads on rated power with 96 hp against 95 hp. John Deere 540B is the lighter machine (8,470 kg vs 9,117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 540B holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 155.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 555G is the newer design (1988 vs 1976). In short: choose the John Deere 540B for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 555G 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.


