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John Deere 2255 vs John Deere 70 Standard
Verdict: John Deere 2255 vs John Deere 70 Standard
The John Deere 2255 and the John Deere 70 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. John Deere 70 Standard is the lighter machine (3,345 kg vs 5,090 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2255 is the newer design (1983 vs 1954). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
50 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab.Reference
With 15-30 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$18,000 (1987 )Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
powerReference
Total built
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336 (LP-gas)Reference
Variants
70
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row-cropReference
2255 Orchard
low-profileReference
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2255 Vineyard
narrow-profileReference
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70S
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standard treadReference
70HC
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high-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
73.8 LReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
156 x 162 mmReference
Compression
17.4:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
1125Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2500Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
26.5 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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37.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Starter
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Gasoline pony engineReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Direction ReverserReference
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Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
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Type
power shuttleReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
1Reference
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Pump flow
49.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Control
load and depth controlReference
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Rear lift
916 kgReference
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Rear PTO
live (with reverser)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
5090 to 5115 poundsReference
3345 kgReference
Front tire
9.5-15Reference
6.50x18Reference
Rear tire
18.4-16.1 (Orchard)Reference
15-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (Vineyard)Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
18-26Reference
Length
336 cmReference
329 cmReference
Width
149 cmReference
220 cmReference
Shipping weight
2308 kgReference
3345 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
111 to 167 cmReference
132 to 172 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 162 cmReference
157 to 152 cmReference
Steering wheel
140 cmReference
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Ag front
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7.50x18Reference
Height (steering wheel)
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205 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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222 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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64 cmReference
Rear axle
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79 by 2200 mmReference
John Deere 2255 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
33Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Batteries
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1 (diesel)Reference
John Deere 2255 Height
Hood
134 cmReference
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Speeds
70 Standard Serial Number Location
70 Standard Serial Numbers
1954
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7014800Reference
1955
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7014803Reference
1956
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7031300Reference
Final
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7043757Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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32 cmReference
RPM
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1125Reference
Speed
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1155.19 meters/minReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.


