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John Deere 2550

John Deere 2550 — Utility tractor · 66 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2550 is a mid-range tractor rated at approximately 66 hp. It was manufactured between 1983 and 1986. The tractor features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 6800 to 8330 pounds, suitable 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
66 hp
Max power
41.3 kW
Weight
6800 to 8330 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
112 rows
Recorded power
66 hp
Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
Production years
1983-1986
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price$22,000 (1983 2WD )Reference
Original price$26,598 (1983 4WD )Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank90.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)41.3 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Operating RPM1500-2500Reference
Torque249.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity12.9 LReference
Oil capacity8.4 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Power at rated engine speed49.2 kWReference
Max power41.3 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
8-speed power shuttleReference
12-speed partially synchronizedReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity50.0 LReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) and reverse (R) with two-speed power shift (rabbit/turtle).Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere Direction ReverserReference
Typepower shuttleReference
The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab. Reverse only operates in low range.Reference
TransmissionJohn Deere TSS CreeperReference
Gears12 forward and 8 reverseReference
Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)49.2 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Pressure158.6 barReference
Rear valves1 or 2Reference
Pump flow49.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlload and depth controlReference
Rear lift1240 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Engine RPM540@2382Reference
Power at rated PTO speed48.9 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight6800 to 8330 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 15.5-38Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference
Lawn/turf front27x9.5-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1Reference
2WD Length338 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)155 cmReference
Height (cab)257 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)62 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)44 cmReference
2WD cab Shipping3460 kgReference
4WD cab Shipping3778 kgReference
2WD ROPS Operating3084 kgReference
Ballasted3848 kgReference

John Deere 2550 attachments

front-end loaderReference

2550 Serial Numbers

Location:Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps33Reference
Cab Charging amps55Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH55Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 146 loaderReference
John Deere 175 loaderReference
John Deere 240 loaderReference
John Deere 245 loaderReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 11 - May 3, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1471 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Gear 5L used for power test.Reference
Max pull22 kgReference
Gear 3L used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 16.9-30 rear tires.Reference
With 18.4-34 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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