The John Deere 55 is a lawn tractor model with approximately 5 hp, situated at the lower end of its class in terms of power output. It was manufactured from 1970 to 1972. This model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a 2-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is 120 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
5 hp
Weight
120 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
33 rows
Recorded power
5 hp
Transmissions
2-speed gear
Production years
1970-1972
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Riding lawn mowerReference
Original price was $360 in 1971Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final driveschainReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
5HP Tecumseh 199cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Tecumseh V50Reference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Displacement12.176 ciReference
Bore/Stroke67 x 57 mmReference
Power (gross)3.7 kWReference
Starter typemanual recoilReference
Transmission
2-speed gearReference
Typebelt-driven gearReference
Gears2 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTOindependentReference
ClutchmechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight120 kgReference
Rear tire4.80x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear4.80x4.00-8Reference
John Deere 55 attachments
26" mid-mount mower deckReference
55 Serial Number Location
Serial number tag on the rear of mower on right side, behind tire.Reference
55 Serial Numbers
1970001001Reference
1971020001Reference
1972025151Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
26" Mower deck
Typemid-mount John DeereReference
Type1-bladeReference
Cutting width66 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
