John Deere 818 vs McCormick-Deering A-554

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 818

John Deere 818

58 HP · 1966–1976

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McCormick-Deering A-554

McCormick-Deering A-554

57 HP · 1962–1967

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 818 is more powerful than the McCormick-Deering A-554: 58 HP versus 57 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
  • The John Deere 818 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1962 for the McCormick-Deering A-554.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 818McCormick-Deering A-554
Power58 HP57 HP
Production years1966–19761962–1967
FuelDieselKerosene
Cylinders44
Displacement4.3 L
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGear
Gears (fwd/rev)12 / 35 / 1

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 818 or the McCormick-Deering A-554?

The John Deere 818 is more powerful than the McCormick-Deering A-554: 58 HP versus 57 HP (+1 HP, +2%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 818 or the McCormick-Deering A-554?

The John Deere 818 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1962 for the McCormick-Deering A-554.

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