John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 55
The John Deere 55 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1970 to 1972. It features a 5 hp Tecumseh V50 gasoline engine with a 199 cc displacement, air-cooled vertical-shaft, and manual recoil starter. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive with chain final drives and manual steering. The mower includes a 26-inch mid-mount John Deere mower deck with a single blade. The original price was $360 in 1971.
Power5 hp
Founded26" deck
Model55
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 55
Power
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Power Take-off (PTO) | Mid PTO independent |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh V50 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm) |
| Displacement | 199 cc (12.176 ci) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 5 hp (3.7 kW) |
Dimensions
| Weight | 266 lbs (120 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1970 - 1972 |
| Original price | $360 in 1971 |
Attachments
| Blades | 1-blade |
|---|---|
| Mower deck | 26" mid-mount John Deere |
| Cutting width | 26 inches (66 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | chain |
| Operator station | Open operator station |