Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 4530

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 3550

Utility

power
125 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 3550 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 4530

Utility

power
114 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 4530 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,9335,720

Engine Power

▲ 3550 higher · +11 hp (+10%)
3550125 hp
4530114 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3550 is in the 90th percentile; 4530 is in the 88th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
3550359 ci
4530359 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3550 is in the 87th percentile; 4530 is in the 87th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
35506
45306
Median Utility Tractor4

3550 is in the 93rd percentile; 4530 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3550 higher · +8 (+100%)
355016
45308
Median Utility Tractor12

3550 is in the 73rd percentile; 4530 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

3550 (A)4530 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model35504530
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output125hp114hp3550+11 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,500RPM4530+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement359ci359ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
TypeSynchromeshSyncro-Range

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Length184in162in3550+22 in · +14%
Width85in89.8in4530+4.8 in · +6%
Height113inNot recorded
WheelbaseNot recorded104in
Operating Weight14,350lb13,480lb3550+870 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50x18
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded23.1x30

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IINot recorded
Hitch CategoryIIIII/I

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded
Drive Type4WDNot recorded
Steering TypePowerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 4530Difference
Coolant5gal5.3gal4530+0.3 gal · +6%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 90th percentile (125 hp)B · 88th percentile (114 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 87th percentile (359 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,350 lb)B · 92nd percentile (13,480 lb)
A · 3550B · 4530Median Utility Tractor
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