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John Deere 555A vs John Deere 555B
Verdict: John Deere 555A vs John Deere 555B
The John Deere 555A and the John Deere 555B 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 555B is the lighter machine (8,377 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 555B 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
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
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
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136.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
136.3 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
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Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
106.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
8527 kgReference
8377 kgReference
Length
423 cmReference
423 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
258 cmReference
258 cmReference
Operating weight
8527 kgReference
8377 kgReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
152 cmReference
John Deere 555A attachments
John Deere 555A Tracks
Width
35 cmReference
35 cmReference
Length on ground
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Area on ground
1.4 m²Reference
1.4 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.6 barReference
0.6 barReference
John Deere 555B attachments
John Deere 555B Tracks
Wide Track width
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53 cmReference
Wide Track length on ground
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193 cmReference
Wide Track area on ground
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2.1 m²Reference
Wide Track ground pressure
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0.4 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.