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John Deere 655 vs John Deere H

Verdict: John Deere 655 vs John Deere H

The John Deere 655 and the John Deere H are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere H leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. John Deere H is the lighter machine (943 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 1939). In short: choose the John Deere H 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 H 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 1 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Total built
31 (HNH)Reference
Engine
Engine
11.9 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 64 mmReference
90 x 127 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
Compression
22.4:1Reference
4.75 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
1400Reference
Operating RPM
1400-3425Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Fuel tank
28.4 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
Plows
1 (16-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
9.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
11.1 kWReference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Belt power (max)
11.1 kWReference
Max power
9.3 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 17Reference
John DeereReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
Hy-Gard Low-ViscosityReference
32+SAE 90 : SAE 140 32-Reference
Clutch
235mm dry discsReference
32+SAE 90
: SAE 140 32-Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
7.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
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
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2100@3200Reference
546@1400Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2100Reference
Capacities
Fuel
15.1 LReference
Front axle
2.1 LReference
Diameter
31 cmReference
RPM
700Reference
Speed
684.28 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
92 kgReference
943 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
4.00-15Reference
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
282 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
132 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
7.50-32Reference
Ag front
6.00-12 (HN)Reference
Ag rear
7.50-32Reference
Shipping weight
943 kgReference
Ballasted weight
1376 kgReference
Bar rear axle
53 mmReference
Rear tread
111 to 203 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
6Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
Overall width
154 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 19 cmReference
H Serial Number Location
H Serial Numbers
1939
1000Reference
1940
10000Reference
1941
20615Reference
1942
35699Reference
1943
44754Reference
1944
45642Reference
1945
47796Reference
1946
53327Reference
1947
58614Reference
Final
61116Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
4.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
834 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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