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John DeereModel A
John Deere 1550
Utility
- power
- 43.4 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 1550 vs John Deere 4120
John DeereModel B
John Deere 4120
Utility
- power
- 43 hp
- displacement
- 149 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 1550
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4120
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
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
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 1550 | 4120 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 4024T | — |
| Power Output | 43.4hp | 43hp | ▲ 1550+0.4 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 4120+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 4120+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 179ci | 149ci | ▲ 1550+30 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.4in | ▲ 1550+0.8 in · +24% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.1in | ▲ 1550+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh, Creeper | Power shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 148in | 128in | ▲ 1550+20 in · +16% |
| Width | 65.4in | 65.4in | Same |
| Height | 95.8in | 96.9in | ▲ 4120+1.1 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 5,468lb | 3,700lb | ▲ 1550+1,768 lb · +48% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/I | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 3,131lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.6gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 1550 | John Deere 4120 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open, Cab | Open with ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 37th percentile (43.4 hp)B · 37th percentile (43 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 49th percentile (179 ci)B · 39th percentile (149 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 51st percentile (5,468 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,700 lb)
A · 1550B · 4120Median Utility Tractor