Head to head · Utility

John Deere 3550 vs John Deere 6530

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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
John Deere 6530 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 6530

Utility

power
126 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 6530 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 6530 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
3550125 hp
6530126 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

3550 is in the 90th percentile; 6530 is in the 90th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 6530 higher · +55 ci (+15%)
3550359 ci
6530414 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

3550 is in the 87th percentile; 6530 is in the 91st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
35506
65306
Median Utility Tractor4

3550 is in the 93rd percentile; 6530 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 6530 higher · +8 (+50%)
355016
653024
Median Utility Tractor12

3550 is in the 73rd percentile; 6530 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

3550 (A)6530 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model35506530—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded6068 HL280—
Power Output125hp126hp▲ 6530+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement359ci414ci▲ 6530+55 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 6530+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
TypeSynchromeshSyncroPlus—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
Length184in186in▲ 6530+2 in · +1%
Width85in91.2in▲ 6530+6.2 in · +7%
Height113in112in▲ 3550+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight14,350lb11,390lb▲ 3550+2,960 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IIThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 3550John Deere 6530Difference
Coolant5gal7.4gal▲ 6530+2.4 gal · +48%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 90th percentile (125 hp)B · 90th percentile (126 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 91st percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 93rd percentile (14,350 lb)B · 89th percentile (11,390 lb)
A · 3550B · 6530Median Utility Tractor
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