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John Deere 550 vs John Deere 555
Verdict: John Deere 550 vs John Deere 555
The John Deere 550 and the John Deere 555 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. John Deere 555 is the lighter machine (8,280 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 550 is the newer design (1976 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
80 hp
80 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
550
bulldozerReference
bulldozerReference
555
loader-crawlerReference
loader-crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
53.7 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
53.7 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Compression
16.2:1Reference
16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
311.9 NmReference
311.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
51.1 LReference
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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136.3 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Type
full power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
136.3 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
24.2 LReference
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Capacity
24.2 LReference
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Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Pump flow
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106.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
6405
7021 kgReference
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6410
6958 kgReference
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6415
7144 kgReference
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Weight
1217 kgReference
1451 kgReference
6405 dozer length
360 cmReference
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6410 dozer length
377 cmReference
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6415 dozer length
347 cmReference
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Gauge
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Length
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417 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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256 cmReference
Operating weight
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8280 kgReference
John Deere 550 attachments
550 Serial Numbers
1976
238320Reference
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1977
261196Reference
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1978
287204Reference
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1979
313964Reference
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1980
340920Reference
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1981
365418Reference
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1982
377852Reference
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1983
383415Reference
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Attachment overview
John Deere 9300 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9550 BackhoeReference
John Deere 9300 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
416 cmReference
449 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
414 cmReference
444 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
414 cmReference
Reach from pivot
533 cmReference
525 cmReference
Loading height
342 cmReference
307 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3217 kgReference
4184 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1823 kgReference
2646 kgReference
Transport height
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337 cmReference
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
John Deere 9550 Backhoe
John Deere 550 Tracks
Width
45 cmReference
35 cmReference
Length on ground
184 cmReference
193 cmReference
Area on ground
1.5 m²Reference
1.4 m²Reference
John Deere 555 attachments
Electrical
Ground
—
negativeReference
Charging system
—
alternatorReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
John Deere 555 Tracks
Ground pressure
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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.