John Deere 550 vs John Deere 550G
Verdict: John Deere 550 vs John Deere 550G
The John Deere 550 and the John Deere 550G are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 550G leads on rated power with 83 hp against 80 hp. John Deere 550G is the lighter machine (7,393 kg vs 15,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 550G is the newer design (1988 vs 1976). In short: choose the John Deere 550G for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 550 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.