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John Deere 655 vs John Deere B

Verdict: John Deere 655 vs John Deere B

The John Deere 655 and the John Deere B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere B leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. John Deere B is the lighter machine (1,485 kg vs 1,565 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 655 is the newer design (1986 vs 1935). In short: choose the John Deere B for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 655 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 655 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere B Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.Reference
Gear shift lever with speed 1, 2, and reverse. High and low range shift lever.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Total built
15,613 (long frame)Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Engine
11.9 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 64 mmReference
108 x 133 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
Compression
22.4:1Reference
4.71:1Reference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
975Reference
Operating RPM
1400-3425Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
Plows
2 (10-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
8.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
11.9 kWReference
Fuel system
Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference
Cooling system
thermo-siphonReference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Belt power (max)
11.9 kWReference
Max power
8.8 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
2-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
975Reference
Bore and stroke
4.25x5.25 inchesReference
Compression ratio
4.71:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 17Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference
Clutch
dry discReference
forward and reverse options
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
7.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
149 ciReference
Pressure
141.3 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
15.1 lpmReference
Total flow
15.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
356 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
2100@3200Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2100Reference
Capacities
Fuel
15.1 LReference
Front axle
2.1 LReference
Diameter
24 cmReference
RPM
1250Reference
Speed
947.93 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
Weight
92 kgReference
1485 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
22x3.25Reference
2WD Rear tire
7.2-16Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7.2-16Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5-12. Rear: 7.2-16Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
31x12.50-15Reference
Length
256 cmReference
306 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
142 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
188 cmReference
2WD Weight
709 kgReference
4WD Weight
741 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
27 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
22 cmReference
Rear tire
48x5.25Reference
Ag front
22x3.25 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
48x5.25 (steel)Reference
Rear tread
142 to 213 cmReference
John Deere 655 attachments
655 Serial Number Location
655 Serial Numbers
1986
360001Reference
1987
420001Reference
1988
475001Reference
1989
600001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
Battery CCA
491Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
Overall width
154 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 19 cmReference
Variants
B
tricycle front axleReference
BR
fixed front axleReference
BO
OrchardReference
BN
narrow row-cropReference
BW
wide row-cropReference
BI
industrial tractorReference
BO Lindeman
crawlerReference
B Serial Number Location
B Serial Numbers
1935
1000Reference
1936
12012Reference
1937
27389Reference
1938
46175 (*49302)Reference
1939
60000Reference
1940
78526Reference
1941
96000Reference
1942
118721Reference
1943
136315Reference
1944
149219Reference
1945
167700Reference
1946
179788Reference
1947
191303Reference
1948
209295Reference
1949
230044Reference
1950
253025Reference
1951
275242Reference
1952
293030Reference
Final
310772Reference
Links
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
783 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
142.2 cmReference
Overall Length
306.1 cmReference
Overall Width
215.9 cmReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manualReference

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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