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FordModel A
Ford 550
Industrial
- power
- 59 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Industrial
Ford 550 vs John Deere 401B
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 401B
Industrial
- power
- 66 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 550
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 401B
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial
Engine Displacement
▲ 401B higher · +18 ci (+9%)550201 ci
401B219 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci
550 is in the 33rd percentile; 401B is in the 38th · 53 models
Cylinders
▲ 401B higher · +1 (+33%)5503
401B4
Median Industrial Tractor4
550 is in the 21st percentile; 401B is in the 50th · 55 models
Length
▲ 550 higher · +89 in (+47%)550280 in
401B191 in
Median Industrial Tractor125 in
550 is in the 97th percentile; 401B is in the 84th · 39 models
Width
▲ 550 higher · +7.1 in (+9%)55081.9 in
401B74.8 in
Median Industrial Tractor70.5 in
550 is in the 69th percentile; 401B is in the 60th · 43 models
550 (A)401B (B)Median Industrial Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 550 | 401B | — |
| Category | Industrial | Industrial | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | Ford | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 59hp | 66hp | ▲ 401B+7 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 401B+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 401B+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 201ci | 219ci | ▲ 401B+18 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4in | ▲ 550+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.3in | ▲ 550+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 280in | 191in | ▲ 550+89 in · +47% |
| Width | 81.9in | 74.8in | ▲ 550+7.1 in · +9% |
| Height | 106in | 85.8in | ▲ 550+20.2 in · +24% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 4,451lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Optional | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Optional | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.8gal | 3gal | ▲ 550+0.8 gal · +27% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 550 | John Deere 401B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post ROPS canopy | Open operator station or ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 284 ciA · 33rd percentile (201 ci)B · 38th percentile (219 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 21st percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Length
median 125 inA · 97th percentile (280 in)B · 84th percentile (191 in)
Width
median 70.5 inA · 69th percentile (81.9 in)B · 60th percentile (74.8 in)
Height
median 74.9 inA · 89th percentile (106 in)B · 66th percentile (85.8 in)
A · 550B · 401BMedian Industrial Tractor