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John Deere 2900 vs John Deere 3255
Verdict: John Deere 2900 vs John Deere 3255
The John Deere 2900 and the John Deere 3255 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 103 hp. John Deere 2900 is the newer design (1993 vs 1991). 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
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
103 hp
103 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
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Manufacturer
ZetorReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Original price
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$50,000Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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rear lock standard, limited-slip front differentialReference
Engine
Engine (net)
76.8 kWReference
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Displacement
4.2 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 120 mmReference
106 x 110 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
76.8 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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66.5 kWReference
Compression
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17.8:1Reference
Idle RPM
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800-2550Reference
Operating RPM
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1500-2400Reference
Torque
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429.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
ROPS Coolant capacity
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17.0 LReference
Cab Coolant capacity
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18.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Max power
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66.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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76.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
325mm cerametallic dry discReference
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Transmission
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TSS High-LowReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
185.0 barReference
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Valves
1Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
60.0 lpmReference
83.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
top link draft sensingReference
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
4690 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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74.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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77.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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50.0 LReference
Capacity
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50.0 LReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3157 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2400Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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85Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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169.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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258 cmReference
Weight
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10222 to 11895 poundsReference
Front tire
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13.6-28Reference
Rear tire
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18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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53 cmReference
Front tread
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151 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread
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159 to 241 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
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4636 kgReference
Cab Shipping
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4801 kgReference
Operating
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5395 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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2292 kgReference
3255 Serial Numbers
1991
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717916Reference
1992
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736726Reference
1993
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768895Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's frame, above the front axle.Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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25.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
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7668 kgReference
Speeds
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.