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John Deere 550G vs John Deere 555A

Verdict: John Deere 550G vs John Deere 555A

The John Deere 550G and the John Deere 555A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 555A leads on rated power with 86 hp against 83 hp. John Deere 550G is the lighter machine (7,393 kg vs 8,527 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 1983). In short: choose the John Deere 555A for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 550G 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 550G Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 555A Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
86 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
155.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
61.9 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
59.7 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
59.7 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
61.9 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
17.2:1Reference
16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
352.6 NmReference
339.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.3 LReference
51.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
18.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
106.0 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Weight
7393 kgReference
8527 kgReference
Length
408 cmReference
423 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
271 cmReference
258 cmReference
Operating weight
7393 kgReference
8527 kgReference
Gauge
175 cmReference
132 cmReference
John Deere 550G attachments
550G Serial Numbers
1987
736382Reference
1988
743000Reference
1989
756480Reference
1990
768000Reference
1991
769557Reference
1992
776549Reference
1993
781382Reference
1994
795511Reference
1995
805303Reference
1996
815293Reference
1997
825662Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
John Deere 550G Tracks
Width
45 cmReference
35 cmReference
Length on ground
208 cmReference
193 cmReference
Area on ground
1.9 m²Reference
1.4 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.6 barReference
Wide-track width
60 cmReference
Wide-track length on ground
208 cmReference
Wide-track area on ground
2.5 m²Reference
Wide-track ground pressure
0.3 barReference
Variants
550A
bulldozerReference
555A
loader-crawlerReference
Capacities
Fuel
136.3 LReference
John Deere 555A attachments
John Deere 555A Tracks

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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