Compare/John Deere 655 vs John Deere BN

John Deere 655 vs John Deere BN

Verdict: John Deere 655 vs John Deere BN

The John Deere 655 and the John Deere BN are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere BN leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. John Deere 655 is the newer design (1986 vs 1935). In short: choose the John Deere BN 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

11 hp

12 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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Total built

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65 (BNH - unstyled)Reference

Engine

11.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

66 x 64 mmReference

108 x 133 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22.4:1Reference

4.71:1Reference

Rated RPM

3200Reference

975Reference

Operating RPM

1400-3425Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

20.8 LReference

Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Fuel tank

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45.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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8.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Plows

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2Reference

Fuel system

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Marvel-Schebler DLTX-10Reference

Cooling system

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thermo-siphonReference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Point gap

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0.381 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 17Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

7.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

17.0 LReference

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Pressure

141.3 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

356 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2100@3200Reference

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Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

15.1 LReference

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Front axle

2.1 LReference

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Diameter

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24 cmReference

RPM

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1250Reference

Speed

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947.93 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

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Weight

92 kgReference

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Front tire

4.00-12Reference

7.50x10Reference

2WD Rear tire

7.2-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7.2-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 7.2-16Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

31x12.50-15Reference

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Length

256 cmReference

306 cmReference

Width

121 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (hood)

129 cmReference

142 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

188 cmReference

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2WD Weight

709 kgReference

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4WD Weight

741 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

22 cmReference

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Rear tire

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7.50x36Reference

BN Ag front

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9.00x10Reference

BNH Ag front

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6.50x16Reference

BN Ag rear

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9.00x36Reference

BNH Ag rear

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9.00x40Reference

Rear tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

John Deere 655 attachments

655 Serial Number Location

655 Serial Numbers

1986

360001Reference

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1987

420001Reference

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1988

475001Reference

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1989

600001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery CCA

491Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

50" Mower deck

Cutting width

127 cmReference

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Overall width

154 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 19 cmReference

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Variants

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tricycle front axleReference

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fixed front axleReference

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OrchardReference

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narrow row-cropReference

BNH

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high-clearance BNReference

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industrial tractorReference

BN Serial Number Location

BN Serial Numbers

1935

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1000Reference

1936

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12012Reference

1937

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27389Reference

1938

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46175Reference

1939

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60000Reference

1940

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81600Reference

1941

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96000Reference

1942

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126345Reference

1943

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143420Reference

1944

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152862Reference

1945

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173179Reference

1946

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183673Reference

1947

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199744Reference

1948

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216055Reference

1949

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237346Reference

1950

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258205Reference

1951

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276557Reference

1952

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299175Reference

Final

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310772Reference

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.