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1988-2021
9,185.26 kg Breakout force
1.15 cu m Bucket capacity
4045T Engine model
2.68 m Loader dump height
9,551 kg Operating weight

A rugged crawler loader built for traction-heavy earthmoving work, the John Deere 555G delivers reliable pushing and loading performance with a turbocharged 4045T diesel engine producing strong torque and a breakout force of 9,185 kg. With a 1.15 m³ bucket capacity and 9,551 kg operating weight, it is suited for site preparation, grading, land clearing, and material handling on soft or uneven ground where tracked stability is essential.

Engine John Deere 4045T turbo diesel

Maximum torque 397 Nm

Breakout force 9,185 kg

Bucket capacity 1.15 m³

Loader dump height 2.68 m

Operating weight 9,551 kg

Track undercarriage for traction on soft terrain

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 135,000

Starting from

AED 56,000

John deere 555G Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

95 Amh

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Displacement

4522.84 cu cm

Max torque

397.25 Nm

Number of cylinders

4

Power measured @

2,100 rpm

Torque measured @

1,300 rpm

Loader

Breakout force

9185.26 kg

Loader dump height

2.68 m

Loader dump reach

0.88 m

General

Bucket capacity

1.15 cu m

Engine model

4045T

Max speed forward

9.33 kph

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

9,551 kg

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

17.03 liter

Fuel cap

155.19 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

74.56 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

12.49 liter

Final drives fluid cap

6.81 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

4.51 m

Height - top of cab

2.83 m

Length with bucket

4.63 m

Width over tracks

1.98 m

Undercarriage

Ground contact area

41328.27 cu cm

Ground pressure

0.58 bar

Number of shoes per side

36

Number of track rollers per side

6

Track gauge

1.55 m

Track length

2.01 m

Track width

40.64 cm

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

147.62 lpm

Pump type

Gear

Relief valve pressure

179.26 bar

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John deere 555G expert review

Reviewed by Rizwan R. on March 9, 2026

Overview

The John Deere 555G (1988–2021) is a crawler loader designed for grading, pushing, and material handling on soft terrain. Powered by a 4045T turbocharged diesel engine producing 397 Nm of torque, it delivers strong traction and dependable loading capability.

Expert rating: 3 stars

Pros Strong breakout force and excellent traction on loose terrain.
Cons Slower travel speed and older crawler loader design.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged 4045T engine delivers reliable torque for pushing and grading work, while the gear hydraulic pump provides responsive bucket and lift operations.

In Comparison

Cat 935: Similar crawler loader with comparable earthmoving capability.
Cat 939: Larger machine designed for higher loading capacity.
John Deere 555G: Balanced crawler loader with dependable traction.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the John Deere 555G offers reliable crawler loader performance within the AED 56,000–135,000 range.

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John deere 555G owner rating

John deere 555G Crawler loaders [1988-2021]

1988-2021

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.0
performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

100 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Excellent traction and pushing ability on muddy or loose construction sites.
Cons
Travel speed is slower compared with wheeled loaders.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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John deere 555G similar models

Highlight differences
John deere 555G
555G
Cat 935C Series II
935C Series II
Cat 939C
939C
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 4,522.84 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Max torque 397.25 Nm
Max torque -
Max torque -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @ 2,100 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ -
Net power -
Net power 59.66 kw
Net power 67.11 kw
Years 1988-2021
Years 1988-2025
Years 1994-2025
Market Average AED 135,000
Market Average AED 415,000
Market Average AED 432,000
Price AED 56,000
Price AED 197,000
Price AED 210,000
Loader
Breakout force 9,185.26 kg
Breakout force 6,848.35 kg
Breakout force 9,162.58 kg
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.59 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
General
Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m
Engine model 4045T
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3046T
Max speed forward 9.33 kph
Max speed forward 10.62 kph
Max speed forward -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 9,551 kg
Operating weight 8,759 kg
Operating weight 9,483 kg
Tipping load -
Tipping load 5,804 kg
Tipping load 6,606 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 17.03 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 20.82 liter
Fuel cap 155.19 liter
Fuel cap 116.2 liter
Fuel cap 156.7 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 74.56 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 57.15 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 56.78 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 12.49 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 12.87 liter
Final drives fluid cap 6.81 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 14.76 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 4.51 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Height - top of cab 2.83 m
Height - top of cab 2.68 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Length with bucket 4.63 m
Length with bucket 4.33 m
Length with bucket 4.36 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 41,328.27 cu cm
Ground contact area 34,291.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 44,245.17 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.58 bar
Ground pressure 0.59 bar
Ground pressure 0.54 bar
Number of shoes per side 36
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge 1.55 m
Track gauge 1.42 m
Track gauge 1.55 m
Track length 2.01 m
Track length 1.92 m
Track length 2.16 m
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 35.56 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 147.62 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 132.48 lpm
Pump type Gear
Pump type -
Pump type Gear
Relief valve pressure 179.26 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 198.22 bar
Operating specifications
Raise time -
Raise time 6 s
Raise time 6 s
Lower time -
Lower time 4 s
Lower time 3 s

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