Tractor · 1983Unverified
John Deere 2255
John Deere 2255 — Orchard/Vineyard tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
50 hp
Weight
5090 to 5115 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Orchard/Vineyard tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price$16,842 (1983 )Reference
Original price$18,000 (1987 )Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Low-profile ROPS available.Reference
Variants
2255 Orchardlow-profileReference
2255 Vineyardnarrow-profileReference
Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank73.8 LReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Compression17.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Transmission
8-speed partially synchronizedReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Hi-Lo TSSReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
The Hi-Low adds a hydraulic power shift to the standard TSS transmission. A left-hand lever enables a clutchless shift between direct (high) range and a lower range.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Direction ReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Valves1Reference
Pump flow49.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlload and depth controlReference
Rear lift916 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTOlive (with reverser)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase190 cmReference
Weight5090 to 5115 poundsReference
Front tire9.5-15Reference
Rear tire18.4-16.1 (Orchard)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-16.1 (Orchard)Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (Vineyard)Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Length336 cmReference
Width166 cmReference
Width149 cmReference
Shipping weight2320 kgReference
Shipping weight2308 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)43 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)46 cmReference
Front tread117 to 161 cmReference
Front tread111 to 167 cmReference
Rear tread119 to 132 cmReference
Rear tread111 to 162 cmReference
Steering wheel133 cmReference
Steering wheel140 cmReference
John Deere 2255 attachments
front-end loaderReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps33Reference
Battery volts12Reference
John Deere 2255 Height
Hood130 cmReference
Hood134 cmReference
Speeds
With orchard 18.4-16.1 rear tires. Vineyard model with 14.9-24 tires would be 15% faster.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.