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Tractor · 1987Unverified

John Deere 2155

Name: John Deere 2155
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2155 — 55 Utility Series · 46 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2155 is a tractor with a power output of approximately 46 horsepower, positioning it in the lower end of its class. It was manufactured from 1987 to 1992 and features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, combined with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the tractor falls within the range of 5105 to 5986 pounds. It is suited to operations on areas 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

46 hp

Max power

27.9 kW

Weight

5105 to 5986 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

124 rows

Recorded power

46 hp

Transmissions

8-speed non-synchronized

Production years

1987-1992

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

Original price was $18,000 in 1992Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank67.0 LReference

Engine41.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)27.9 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference

Power41.0 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2300 (CST)Reference

Rated RPM2500 (TSS)Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.0 LReference

Coolant capacity10.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed34.0 kWReference

Max power27.9 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed non-synchronizedReference

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

16-speed partial power shiftReference

8-speed power shuttleReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Collar Shift (CST)Reference

Typenon-synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four gears with two forward and one reverse range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range. Optional creeper range provides 12 forward and 8 reverse speeds.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Collar Shift ReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

CST PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference

TSS PTO (claimed)34.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)34.0 kWReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Pressure155.1 barReference

Valves0 to 3Reference

Pump flow45.4 lpmReference

Total flow49.2 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Controllower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1172 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@2070Reference

Mid PTOliveReference

Mid PTO Type1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed33.3 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase204 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase205 cmReference

Weight5105 to 5986 poundsReference

Front tire6.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire13.6-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 10.5-18. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

2WD Length305 cmReference

4WD Length311 cmReference

2WD Width174 cmReference

4WD Width183 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)36 cmReference

2WD Front tread125 to 201 cmReference

4WD Front tread134 to 196 cmReference

Rear tread119 to 179 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping2390 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping2715 kgReference

2WD ROPS Operating2315 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel148 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel152 cmReference

John Deere 2155 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2155 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

2155 Serial Numbers

1987600000Reference

1988624800Reference

1989652073Reference

1990686146Reference

1991717916Reference

1992746510Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps55Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA400Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 520 loaderReference

John Deere 540 loaderReference

John Deere 540 MSL loaderReference

John Deere 2155 Height

2WD Hood134 cmReference

4WD Hood141 cmReference

2WD ROPS172 cmReference

4WD ROPS223 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 2WDJune 1987 - July 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1094 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference

Gear 2II used for power test.Reference

Max pull1803 kgReference

Gear 3I used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 14.9-24 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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