International Harvester 1255 vs John Deere 3550

Side-by-side specs comparison

International Harvester 1255

International Harvester 1255

125 HP · 1979–1985

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John Deere 3550

John Deere 3550

125 HP · 1988–1993

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The International Harvester 1255 and the John Deere 3550 deliver the same power: 125 HP.
  • The John Deere 3550 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1979 for the International Harvester 1255.
  • The John Deere 3550 is heavier: 6509 kg versus 5540 kg for the International Harvester 1255.

Full specs comparison

International Harvester 1255John Deere 3550
Power125 HP125 HP
Production years1979–19851988–1993
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement5.9 L5.9 L
Weight5 540 kg6 509 kg
Drive4WD4WD
Transmission—Synchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)20 / 916 / 4
Rear lift capacity4 600 kg—
Wheelbase280 cm255 cm
Length473 cm467 cm

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