John Deere 4720 vs Schluter Compact 550
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 4720 and the Schluter Compact 550 deliver the same power: 58 HP.
- The John Deere 4720 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1972 for the Schluter Compact 550.
- The Schluter Compact 550 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1500 kg versus 1134 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 4720 | Schluter Compact 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 58 HP | 58 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2014 | 1972 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Weight | — | 2 690 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 134 kg | 1 500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 181 cm | 199 cm |
| Length | 325 cm | 351 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |