John Deere 1550

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 1550 is a utility tractor built for versatility on the farm. It has a 2WD drive system and a manual steering type, making it easy to handle. The tractor comes with a synchromesh transmission that has 16 forward gears and 8 reverse gears, giving farmers lots of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the John Deere 1550 has a 3-cylinder diesel engine that's liquid-cooled. The engine has average displacement for its class at 179.4 cubic inches. It produces 43.4 horsepower, which is also about average for utility tractors. The tractor weighs 5,468 pounds, making it sturdy enough for many farm jobs. It has agricultural tires in the front and back, with options for different sizes. Farmers can choose between an open operator station or a cab for comfort.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 43 hp (32.4 kW)

Transmission: Synchromesh, Creeper

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5468 lb (2480 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 1550 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 1550 is Average. It is greater than 41% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 1550 is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 1550 is Average. It is greater than 53% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 1550 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
179 ci (2.9 L)
Bore
4.19 in (106.5 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2300
Power Output
43 hp (32.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Synchromesh, Creeper
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
8

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual