Tractor · 1987Unverified
John Deere 2555
John Deere 2555 — 55 Utility Series · 65 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
65 hp
Weight
6218 to 7717 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
FactoriesMannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
FactoriesSaltillo, MexicoReference
Original price was $25,000 in 1992Reference
The John Deere 2555 was available in two versions. The basic model has the collar shift transmission, naturally-aspirated engine, 540 RPM PTO, 2WD, and ROPS. With the TSS transmission the engine was turbocharged, PTO upgraded to 540/1000, and it was possible to add a cab and four-wheel drive.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
SteeringpowerReference
Steeringhydrostatic power (optional)Reference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab available with TSS transmission.Reference
Variants
Orchardlow-profileReference
Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank84.0 LReference
Engine57.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)41.8 kWReference
John DeereReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Power57.4 kWReference
Compression17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity10.0 LReference
Coolant capacity13.0 LReference
turbocharged dieselReference
The turbocharged engine was used on Deere model 2555 tractor equuipped with the Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) transmssion.Reference
Rated RPM2300Reference
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
PTO (claimed)48.5 kWReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Pressure160.0 barReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Total flow49.2 lpmReference
Total flow87.1 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear lift1482 kgReference
Front HitchIIReference
Front lift1529 kgReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTOindependent (with TSS)Reference
Rear PTO Type540 (CST)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (TSS)Reference
Front PTOindependentReference
Front PTO Type1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase227 cmReference
Weight6218 to 7717 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire15.5-38Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Ag rear12.4-42Reference
Ag rear16.9-24Reference
Ag rear16.9-28Reference
Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Ag rear16.9-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-30Reference
Shipping2820 kgReference
Shipping3265 kgReference
Shipping3195 kgReference
Shipping3500 kgReference
John Deere 2555 attachments
front-end loaderReference
2555 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
2555 Serial Numbers
1987600000Reference
1988624800Reference
1989651786Reference
1990685748Reference
1991718711Reference
1992747703Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55Reference
Charging amps85 (with cab)Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA400Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 520 loaderReference
John Deere 540 loaderReference
John Deere 540 MSL loaderReference
Speeds
With 16.9-24 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.