Compare/John Deere 655 vs John Deere C

John Deere 655 vs John Deere C

Verdict: John Deere 655 vs John Deere C

The John Deere 655 and the John Deere C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 655 leads on rated power with 11 hp against 10 hp. John Deere 655 is the newer design (1986 vs 1927). In short: choose the John Deere 655 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere C 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

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Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

11 hp

10 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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Total built

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92Reference

Engine

11.9 kWReference

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Displacement

0.7 LReference

5.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

66 x 64 mmReference

146 x 152 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

950Reference

Operating RPM

1400-3425Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

3.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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7.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Starter type

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manualReference

Transmission

Sundstrand Series 17Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

7.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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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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Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

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Weight

92 kgReference

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Front tire

4.00-12Reference

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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

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Width

121 cmReference

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Height (hood)

129 cmReference

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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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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

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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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C Serial Numbers

1927

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200001 (pre-production)Reference

1928

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200111Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the transmission housing, below the gear shift lever.Reference

Final

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200202Reference

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.