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John Deere 550A vs John Deere 550B
Verdict: John Deere 550A vs John Deere 550B
The John Deere 550A and the John Deere 550B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 86 hp. John Deere 550B is the lighter machine (7,019 kg vs 7,175 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 550B is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). 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
86 hp
86 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
550A
bulldozerReference
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555A
loader-crawlerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
64.1 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
58.2 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
58.2 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
64.1 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Compression
16.2:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
339.0 NmReference
339.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
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
—
136.3 LReference
Air cleaner
—
dryReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
136.3 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
36.0 LReference
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Type
power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
36.0 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
7175 kgReference
7019 kgReference
6405 dozer length
375 cmReference
375 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
256 cmReference
256 cmReference
Operating weight
7175 kgReference
7019 kgReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
6410 dozer length
—
391 cmReference
6415 dozer length
—
360 cmReference
John Deere 550A attachments
John Deere 550A Tracks
Width
40 cmReference
40 cmReference
Length on ground
184 cmReference
184 cmReference
Area on ground
1.5 m²Reference
1.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.5 barReference
0.4 barReference
John Deere 550B attachments
550B Serial Numbers
1985
—
715315Reference
1986
—
724000Reference
1987
—
733275Reference
Electrical
Ground
—
negativeReference
Charging system
—
alternatorReference
Batteries
—
2Reference
Battery volts
—
12Reference
John Deere 550B Tracks
Wide-track width
—
60 cmReference
Wide-track length on ground
—
184 cmReference
Wide-track area on ground
—
2.2 m²Reference
Wide-track ground pressure
—
0.3 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.