Tractor · 1991Unverified
John Deere 3255
John Deere 3255 — Utility tractor · 103 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
103 hp
Max power
77.9 kW
Weight
10222 to 11895 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
Original price$50,000Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockrear lock standard, limited-slip front differentialReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS. Sound-Gard body and cab optional.Reference
Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)66.5 kWReference
John Deere 6359 TLReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference
Compression17.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Idle RPM800-2550Reference
Operating RPM1500-2400Reference
Torque429.9 NmReference
Torque RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
ROPS Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Cab Coolant capacity18.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Max power77.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed76.5 kWReference
Max power66.5 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)74.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)77.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system50.0 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity50.0 LReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow83.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controllower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3157 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2400Reference
Engine RPM1000@2400Reference
Capacities
Fuel169.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase258 cmReference
Weight10222 to 11895 poundsReference
Front tire13.6-28Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
Flange rear axleReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axleReference
Front tread151 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread159 to 241 cmReference
ROPS Shipping4636 kgReference
Cab Shipping4801 kgReference
Operating5395 kgReference
Max Drawbar1222 kgReference
Max Drawbar2292 kgReference
3255 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's frame, above the front axle.Reference
1991717916Reference
1992736726Reference
1993768895Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps85Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 1991 - 1991, Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 101 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use22.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use23.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull7668 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 18.4-38 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.