Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4044M

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 1550

Utility

power
43.4 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 1550 specs
John Deere 4044M Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 4044M

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
134 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4044M specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1550
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1550 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
155043.4 hp
4044M43 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1550 is in the 37th percentile; 4044M is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1550 higher · +45 ci (+34%)
1550179 ci
4044M134 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1550 is in the 49th percentile; 4044M is in the 31st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4044M higher · +1 (+33%)
15503
4044M4
Median Utility Tractor4

1550 is in the 23rd percentile; 4044M is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1550 higher · +4 (+33%)
155016
4044M12
Median Utility Tractor12

1550 is in the 73rd percentile; 4044M is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1550 (A)4044M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15504044M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereYanmar—
ModelNot recorded4TNV88—
Power Output43.4hp43hp▲ 1550+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,600RPM▲ 4044M+300 RPM · +13%
Cylinders34▲ 4044M+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci134ci▲ 1550+45 ci · +34%
Bore4.2in3.5in▲ 1550+0.7 in · +20%
Stroke4.3in3.5in▲ 1550+0.8 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
TypeSynchromesh, CreeperPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
Length148in130in▲ 1550+18 in · +14%
Width65.4inNot recorded—
Height95.8in100in▲ 4044M+4.2 in · +4%
Operating Weight5,468lb3,770lb▲ 1550+1,698 lb · +45%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,130lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
CoolantNot recorded1.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4044MDifference
TypeOpen, CabTwo-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 37th percentile (43.4 hp)B · 37th percentile (43 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 49th percentile (179 ci)B · 31st percentile (134 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 51st percentile (5,468 lb)B · 33rd percentile (3,770 lb)
A · 1550B · 4044MMedian Utility Tractor
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