Head to head · Row Crop

Ford 8870 vs John Deere 4955

Ford 8870 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 8870

Row Crop

power
210 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8870 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 4955

Row Crop

power
210 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
15
Full 4955 specs
FordFord 8870
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John DeereJohn Deere 4955

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8870210 hp
4955210 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8870 is in the 79th percentile; 4955 is in the 79th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4955 higher · +10 ci (+2%)
8870456 ci
4955466 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8870 is in the 80th percentile; 4955 is in the 82nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
88706
49556
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8870 is in the 50th percentile; 4955 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8870 higher · +1 (+7%)
887016
495515
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8870 is in the 50th percentile; 4955 is in the 33rd · 1,200 models

8870 (A)4955 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model88704955—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
ModelFordNot recorded—
Power Output210hp210hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 4955+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci466ci▲ 4955+10 ci · +2%
Bore4.4in4.6in▲ 4955+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in4.8in▲ 8870+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
Length197inNot recorded—
Width96.7in118in▲ 4955+21.3 in · +22%
Height121in119in▲ 8870+2 in · +2%
Operating Weight16,700lb24,665lb▲ 4955+7,965 lb · +48%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
System TypeClosed center load sensing (CCLS)Closed center—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded30.6gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with hydraulic clutch—
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
Front Tire Size14L-16.1Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4R42Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity12,500lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet discDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt electric—

Capacities

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
Coolant6.6gal8gal▲ 4955+1.4 gal · +21%

Operator Station

SpecFord 8870John Deere 4955Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 79th percentile (210 hp)B · 79th percentile (210 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 82nd percentile (466 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 33rd percentile (15)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 72nd percentile (16,700 lb)B · 94th percentile (24,665 lb)
A · 8870B · 4955Median Row Crop Tractor
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