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John Deere 655 vs John Deere GP

Verdict: John Deere 655 vs John Deere GP

The John Deere 655 and the John Deere GP 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 lighter machine (1,565 kg vs 1,632 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 1928). In short: choose the John Deere 655 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere GP 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 GP Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
10 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
339 distillate 3-speed 2WDMay 4 - 15, 1931Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 190 fileReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Total built
717 (GPO)Reference
Engine
Engine
11.9 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
5.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 64 mmReference
152 x 152 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
Compression
22.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
950Reference
Operating RPM
1400-3425Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
34.1 LReference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
7.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
18.9 kWReference
Belt power (max)
18.9 kWReference
Max power
14.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 17Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
7.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
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
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2100@3200Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2100Reference
Capacities
Fuel
15.1 LReference
Front axle
2.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
Weight
92 kgReference
1632 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
24x6Reference
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
284 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 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
42.75x10Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
10.00x32Reference
Height
140 cmReference
John Deere 655 attachments
655 Serial Number Location
655 Serial Numbers
1986
360001Reference
1987
420001Reference
1988
475001Reference
1989
600001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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
GPWT
wide-treadReference
GPO
orchardReference
GP-P
potatoReference
GP Serial Number Location
GP Serial Numbers
1928
200211Reference
1929
201336Reference
1930
5000-5202 (GP-P)Reference
1931
15000 (GP-O)Reference
1932
15226 (GP-O)Reference
1933
15387 (GP-O)Reference
1934
15412 (GP-O)Reference
1935
15589 (GP-O)Reference
Final
15732 (GP-O)Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
10.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
1294 kgReference

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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