Head to head · Utility

John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4120

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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 4120 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 4120

Utility

power
43 hp
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4120 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 1550
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1550 higher · +0.4 hp (<1%)
155043.4 hp
412043 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1550 is in the 37th percentile; 4120 is in the 37th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1550 higher · +30 ci (+20%)
1550179 ci
4120149 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1550 is in the 49th percentile; 4120 is in the 39th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 4120 higher · +1 (+33%)
15503
41204
Median Utility Tractor4

1550 is in the 23rd percentile; 4120 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 1550 higher · +4 (+33%)
155016
412012
Median Utility Tractor12

1550 is in the 73rd percentile; 4120 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1550 (A)4120 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model15504120—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded4024T—
Power Output43.4hp43hp▲ 1550+0.4 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,400RPM▲ 4120+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders34▲ 4120+1 · +33%
Displacement179ci149ci▲ 1550+30 ci · +20%
Bore4.2in3.4in▲ 1550+0.8 in · +24%
Stroke4.3in4.1in▲ 1550+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
TypeSynchromesh, CreeperPower shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
Length148in128in▲ 1550+20 in · +16%
Width65.4in65.4inSame
Height95.8in96.9in▲ 4120+1.1 in · +1%
Operating Weight5,468lb3,700lb▲ 1550+1,768 lb · +48%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,131lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 1550John Deere 4120Difference
TypeOpen, CabOpen with 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 · 39th percentile (149 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 · 32nd percentile (3,700 lb)
A · 1550B · 4120Median Utility Tractor
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