John Deere 1450 vs SOMECA Som 55
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1450 and the SOMECA Som 55 deliver the same power: 55 HP.
- The John Deere 1450 is the more recent model: production started in 1984, versus 1961 for the SOMECA Som 55.
- The John Deere 1450 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1202 kg versus 1200 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1450 | SOMECA Som 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1988 | 1961–1963 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L | 4.2 L |
| Weight | — | 2 619 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 9 / 3 | 14 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 202 kg | 1 200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 210 cm | 202 cm |
| Length | 371 cm | 357 cm |