International Harvester 3688 vs John Deere 3550

Side-by-side specs comparison

International Harvester 3688

International Harvester 3688

125 HP · 1981–1985

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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 3688 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 1981 for the International Harvester 3688.
  • The John Deere 3550 is heavier: 6509 kg versus 5987 kg for the International Harvester 3688.

Full specs comparison

International Harvester 3688John Deere 3550
Power125 HP125 HP
Production years1981–19851988–1993
Fuel—Diesel
Cylinders66
Displacement7.1 L5.9 L
Weight5 987 kg6 509 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD4WD
TransmissionPartial power shiftSynchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)16 / 816 / 4
Wheelbase266 cm255 cm
Length467 cm467 cm
CabYes—

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