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John Deere 55

John Deere 55 tractor
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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.
John Deere 55riding lawn mowerspecs5 hp Tecumseh V502-speed transmission26 inch mower deck197019711972
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

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