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John Deere 544C vs John Deere 655
Verdict: John Deere 544C vs John Deere 655
The John Deere 544C and the John Deere 655 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 655 leads on rated power with 122 hp against 120 hp. John Deere 544C is the lighter machine (9,843 kg vs 14,517 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 655 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 544C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
120 hp
122 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Drive
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crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
151.4 LReference
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Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
91.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
82.0 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
82.0 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
89.5 kWReference
91.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
463.8 NmReference
467.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
26.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
181.0 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
173.4 lpmReference
208.2 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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140.0 LReference
Capacity
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140.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
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Weight
1329 kgReference
14517 kgReference
Front tire
17.5-25Reference
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Rear tire
17.5-25Reference
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Industrial front
20.5-25Reference
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Industrial rear
20.5-25Reference
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Length
618 cmReference
556 cmReference
Width
222 cmReference
38 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
304 cmReference
308 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
295 cmReference
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Operating weight
9843 kgReference
14517 kgReference
Front tread
177 cmReference
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Rear tread
177 cmReference
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Gauge
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162 cmReference
John Deere 544C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
62Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
570Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI 31Reference
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Attachment overview
John Deere 9450 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9450 BackhoeReference
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Transport height
358 cmReference
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Digging depth
363 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
391 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
358 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
530 cmReference
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Loading height
373 cmReference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
3385 kgReference
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Capacities
Fuel
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276.3 LReference
John Deere 655 attachments
John Deere 655 Tracks
Length on ground
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230 cmReference
Area on ground
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1.8 m²Reference
Ground pressure
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0.8 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.


