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John Deere 3255

Name: John Deere 3255
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 3255 — Utility tractor · 103 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 3255 is a mid-range tractor rated at approximately 103 hp. It was manufactured from 1991 to 1993 and features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the 3255 ranges from 10222 to 11895 pounds. This tractor is suitable for operations on land areas of 200-800 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

88 rows

Recorded power

103 hp

Transmissions

16-speed two-speed power shift

Production years

1991-1993

Verified variants

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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.

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