John Deere 3055 vs John Deere 6506
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1992–1993; 1995–1997). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
7 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 3055 | 6506 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 103.7 hp | 103.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | John Deere 6.359 DL-011 | — | — |
| Displacement declared | 5.88 L | — | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 285 lb·ft · 387 N·m | 317 lb·ft · 430 N·m | +11% 6506 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, dry LuK single-disc clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic centre declared | Closed centre | — | — |
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 24.2 gpm · 91.5 L/min | 15.9 gpm · 60.0 L/min | +53% 3055 |
| Pressure declared | 3,336 psi · 230 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 12,853 lb · 5,830 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 9,524 lb · 4,320 kg | 10,251 lb · 4,650 kg | +8% 6506 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 100.4 in · 2,551 mm | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm | — |
| Length declared | 166.9 in · 4,240 mm | 177.2 in · 4,501 mm | +6% 6506 |
| Width declared | 89.0 in · 2,260 mm | 91.3 in · 2,320 mm | — |
| Height declared | 107.7 in · 2,735 mm | 110.6 in · 2,808 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.3 in · 440 mm | 22.6 in · 575 mm | +31% 6506 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 13.2 ft · 4.01 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 127.9 qt · 121.0 L | 218.7 qt · 207.0 L | +71% 6506 |
John Deere 3055 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 3055”
John Deere 6506 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 6506”