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John Deere 1550

Name: John Deere 1550
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 1550 — Utility tractor · 43 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1550 is a tractor with a rated power output of 43 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. This model was manufactured from 1987 to 1994 and features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The operating weight ranges from 5468 to 6691 pounds, while its capabilities extend to operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

43 hp

Weight

5468 to 6691 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

67 rows

Recorded power

43 hp

Transmissions

8-speed synchromesh

Production years

1987-1994

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

ROPS. Optional MC1 cab, or CC2 cab after 1990.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank78.0 LReference

Engine32.4 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 110 mmReference

Power32.4 kWReference

Rated RPM2300Reference

Torque151.9 NmReference

Torque RPM1300Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Starter power3.0 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed synchromeshReference

16-speedReference

12-speed creeperReference

TypesynchromeshReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

TypecreeperReference

Gears12 forward and 8 reverseReference

Optional creeper adds additional range to the 8-speed transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure190.0 barReference

Pump flow22.0 lpmReference

Pump flow43.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift2396 kgReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase204 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase205 cmReference

Weight5468 to 6691 poundsReference

Front tire6.50-16Reference

Rear tire12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

Optional tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-36Reference

Length375 cmReference

Width166 cmReference

Height (cab)243 cmReference

2WD Front tread125 to 205 cmReference

4WD Front tread135 to 197 cmReference

Rear tread130 to 199 cmReference

2WD ROPS2480 kgReference

2WD Cab2639 kgReference

4WD ROPS2884 kgReference

4WD Cab3035 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps55Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH55Reference

Speeds

With 12.4-36 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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