John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 555A

The John Deere 555A is a crawler loader manufactured by John Deere from 1983 to 1984. It features a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 86 hp gross and 78 hp net. The tractor has a 3-speed power shift transmission with 3 forward and reverse gears. It is equipped with 14-inch tracks and has an operating weight of 18,800 lbs. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 13 gallons and a pressure of 2500 psi. The front-end loader attachment has a breakout force of 15,600 lbs and a bucket width of 73 inches. Safety features include a four-post ROPS. The 555A is part of a series including the 555 and 555B models.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 555A

Power

Engine (net)	78 hp (58.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	86 hp (64.1 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Torque	250 lb-ft (339.0 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2200
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.2:1
Power (net)	78 hp (58.2 kW)
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L)
Oil capacity	15 qts (14.2 L)
Power (gross)	86 hp (64.1 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	20 qts (18.9 L)

Tracks

Width	14 inches (35 cm)
Area on ground	2128 in² (1.4 m²)
Ground pressure	8.2 psi (0.6 bar)
Length on ground	76 inches (193 cm)

Capacity

Fuel	36 gal (136.3 L)
Hydraulic system	13 gal (49.2 L)

Dimensions

Gauge	52 inches (132 cm)
Length	166.7 inches (423 cm)
Height (ROPS)	101.9 inches (258 cm)
Operating weight	18800 lbs (8527 kg)

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	13 gal (49.2 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	28 gpm (106.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	crawler
Safety	Four-post ROPS

Production

Type	Crawler Loader
Years made	1983 - 1984
Manufacturer	John Deere

Attachments

Type	front-end loader
Boom rod	2.25 inches (5 cm)
Dump time	1.6s
Bucket rod	1.75 inches (4 cm)
Dump angle	50°
Lower time	4.0s
Raise time	7s
Bucket width	73 inches (185 cm)
Boom cylinder	4.25 inches (10 cm)
Reach (dumped)	36 inches (91 cm)
Bucket cylinder	3.50 inches (8 cm)
Height (at pin)	129 inches (327 cm)
Clearance (dumped)	101.2 inches (257 cm)
Loader breakout force	15600 lbs (7076 kg)
Rollback (ground line)	40°