John Deere 3550

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 3550 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough jobs on the farm. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 125 horsepower, which is very high for its class. This engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, helping it work hard without overheating.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 14,350 pounds. It has four-wheel drive, which helps it move easily on different types of ground. The 3550 has a synchromesh transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks. It also has power steering, making it easier to control. The tractor is 184 inches long, 85 inches wide, and 113.4 inches tall, so it can fit in many farm buildings but is still big enough for serious work. It has a Category II hitch, which lets it use many different tools and attachments.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 125 hp (93.2 kW)

Transmission: Synchromesh

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 14350 lb (6509 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 3550 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 3550 is Excellent. It is greater than 90% 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 3550 is Excellent. It is greater than 93% 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 3550 is Above Average. It is greater than 87% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 3550 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors