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John Deere 2555

Name: John Deere 2555
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 2555 — 55 Utility Series · 65 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 2555 is a tractor with a rated power of 65 hp, falling within the mid-range of its class. Production of this model took place between 1987 and 1992. The tractor is equipped with a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a four-wheel drive system and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 6218 to 7717 pounds, suitable for managing up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

103 rows

Recorded power

65 hp

Transmissions

8-speed non-synchronized

Production years

1987-1992

Verified variants

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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.

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