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Tractor · 1983Unverified

John Deere 2255

Name: John Deere 2255
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2255 — Orchard/Vineyard tractor · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2255 is a compact tractor model with a rating of 50 hp. Manufactured between 1983 and 1987, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with a four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission, with a listed weight of 5090 to 5115 pounds. It is designed for use 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

50 hp

Weight

5090 to 5115 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

78 rows

Recorded power

50 hp

Recorded weight

2320 kg

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1983-1987

Verified variants

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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.

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