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John Deere 544C vs John Deere 655B

Verdict: John Deere 544C vs John Deere 655B

The John Deere 544C and the John Deere 655B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 655B leads on rated power with 128 hp against 120 hp. John Deere 544C is the lighter machine (9,843 kg vs 32,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 655B is the newer design (1985 vs 1981). In short: choose the John Deere 655B 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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Fit & specs
John Deere 544C Industrial Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 655B Industrial Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
120 hp
128 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
151.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
95.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
82.0 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
82.0 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
89.5 kWReference
95.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
463.8 NmReference
508.5 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
Compression
16.8:1Reference
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
140.0 LReference
Capacity
140.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
Weight
1329 kgReference
32400 to 33600 poundsReference
Front tire
17.5-25Reference
Rear tire
17.5-25Reference
Industrial front
20.5-25Reference
Industrial rear
20.5-25Reference
Length
618 cmReference
565 cmReference
Width
222 cmReference
38 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
304 cmReference
308 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
295 cmReference
Operating weight
9843 kgReference
15240 kgReference
Front tread
177 cmReference
Rear tread
177 cmReference
Gauge
177 cmReference
John Deere 544C attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
62Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
570Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI 31Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 9450 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9450 BackhoeReference
Transport height
358 cmReference
Digging depth
363 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
391 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
358 cmReference
Reach from pivot
530 cmReference
Loading height
373 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
3385 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
276.3 LReference
John Deere 655B attachments
John Deere 655B Tracks
Length on ground
230 cmReference
Area on ground
1.8 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.8 barReference
Wide track width
53 cmReference
Wide track length on ground
230 cmReference
Wide track area on ground
2.5 m²Reference
Wide track ground pressure
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.

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