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John Deere 3055

John Deere 3055 — Utility tractor · 94 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 3055 is a tractor model with a rated output of 94 hp, placing it in the middle of its class for power. It was manufactured from 1992 to 1993. The tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a two-wheel drive system via a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 8457 to 9690 pounds, making it suitable for use on land areas of approximately 200-800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
94 hp
Max power
57.1 kW
Weight
8457 to 9690 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
86 rows
Recorded power
94 hp
Transmissions
16-speed two-speed power shift
Production years
1992-1993
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price was $39,000 in 1993Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS. Sound-Gard body and cab optional.Reference

Engine

John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine78.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)57.1 kWReference
John Deere 6359 DLReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Power78.3 kWReference
Rated RPM2300Reference
Idle RPM800-2460Reference
Operating RPM1500-2300Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity4.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed70.4 kWReference
Max power57.1 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionTSS High-LowReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 8 reverseReference
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)68.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)70.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system50.0 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity50.0 LReference
Valves1 to 3Reference
Pump flow79.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controllower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2374 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2070Reference
Engine RPM1000@2170Reference
Power at rated PTO speed69.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel121.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase255 cmReference
Weight8457 to 9690 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag rear16.9-38Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Ag rear12.4-42Reference
Flange rear axleReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axleReference
Front tread144 to 249 cmReference
Rear tread141 to 245 cmReference
ROPS Shipping3836 kgReference
Cab Shipping4125 kgReference
2WD Cab Operating4395 kgReference
Max Drawbar1222 kgReference
Max Drawbar2292 kgReference

3055 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's frame, above the front axle.Reference
1991717916Reference
1992736426Reference
1993768939Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 2WDAugust 1991 - 1991, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1339 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use20.8 l/hourReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Max pull5465 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 16.9-38 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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