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John Deere 2555

John Deere 2555 tractor
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The John Deere 2555 is a utility tractor produced from 1987 to 1992 as part of the 55 Utility Series. It was manufactured in Germany and Mexico. The tractor was available in two versions: a basic model with collar shift transmission, naturally-aspirated engine, 540 RPM PTO, 2WD, and ROPS; and a TSS transmission version with a turbocharged engine, upgraded PTO to 540/1000, optional cab, and four-wheel drive. It features a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 77 hp, multiple transmission options, and various hydraulic and hitch capabilities. Optional loaders and attachments were available for enhanced utility.
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Power77 hp
Founded1987 - 1992
Model2555

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 2555

Power

Engine power:77 hp (57.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):65 hp (48.5 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):56 hp (41.8 kW)

Engine

Type:John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:22.2 gal (84.0 L)

Weight

Shipping 2WD cab:7,199 lbs (3265 kg)
Shipping 4WD cab:7,717 lbs (3500 kg)
Shipping 2WD ROPS:6,218 lbs (2820 kg)
Shipping 4WD ROPS:7,045 lbs (3195 kg)

Overview

Series:55 Utility Series
Category:Utility tractor
Factories:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; Saltillo, Mexico
Description:The John Deere 2555 was available in two versions. The basic model has the collar shift transmission, naturally-aspirated engine, 540 RPM PTO, 2WD, and ROPS. With the TSS transmission the engine was turbocharged, PTO upgraded to 540/1000, and it was possible to add a cab and four-wheel drive.
Original price:$25,000 in 1992
Production years:1987 - 1992

Variants

Orchard:low-profile

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:400
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:55; 85 (with cab)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:1 to 3
Pressure:2320 psi (160.0 bar)
Total flow:13 gpm (49.2 lpm); 23 gpm Optional (87.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Safety:Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab available with TSS transmission.
Steering:power; hydrostatic power (optional)

Attachments

Overview:John Deere 520 loader; John Deere 540 loader; John Deere 540 MSL loader
540 Loader:2000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg); 2808 lbs breakout (1273 kg); 47.4° dump; 26.9 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm); 63.6 inches reach (ground) (161 cm); 18.2° rollback (ground line); 129.7 inches height (at pin) (329 cm); 103 inches clearance (dumped) (261 cm); 122 inches clearance (level) (309 cm); Bucket width: 61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 77 inches (195 cm)
540 MSL Loader:2800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1270 kg); 4350 lbs breakout (1973 kg); 87° dump; 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm); 83 inches reach (ground) (210 cm); 41° rollback (ground line); 130 inches height (at pin) (330 cm); 100.6 inches clearance (dumped) (255 cm); 122.6 inches clearance (level) (311 cm); Bucket width: 61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 77 inches (195 cm)
520 Loader (max power mounting position):2063 lbs lift (full at pin) (935 kg); 2800 lbs breakout (1270 kg); 38.2° dump; 31.8 inches reach (dumped) (80 cm); 62.3 inches reach (ground) (158 cm); 24.9° rollback (ground line); 109.5 inches height (at pin) (278 cm); 85.8 inches clearance (dumped) (217 cm); 102 inches clearance (level) (259 cm); Bucket width: 61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 77 inches (195 cm)
520 Loader (max height mounting position):1657 lbs lift (full at pin) (751 kg); 2348 lbs breakout (1065 kg); 24.6° dump; 22.3 inches reach (dumped) (56 cm); 62.3 inches reach (ground) (158 cm); 24.9° rollback (ground line); 121.6 inches height (at pin) (308 cm); 102.9 inches clearance (dumped) (261 cm); 114.4 inches clearance (level) (290 cm); Bucket width: 61 inches (154 cm), 73 inches (185 cm), 77 inches (195 cm)

Transmission

Types:8-speed non-synchronized; 8-speed partially synchronized; 16-speed partial power shift; 8-speed power shuttle

Engine Detail

Note:The turbocharged engine was used on Deere model 2555 tractor equipped with the Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) transmission.
Power:77 hp (57.4 kW)
Rated RPM:2500
Bore/Stroke:4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression:17.8:1
Basic engine:John Deere diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:239 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity:10.6 qts (10.0 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:13.7 qts (13.0 L)
Turbocharged engine:John Deere turbocharged diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled inline
Turbocharged Rated RPM:2300
Turbocharged Bore/Stroke:4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Turbocharged Compression:17.8:1
Turbocharged Oil capacity:10.6 qts (10.0 L)
Turbocharged displacement:239 ci (3.9 L)
Turbocharged Coolant capacity:13.7 qts (13.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:3269 lbs (1482 kg)
Front lift:3372 lbs (1529 kg)
Front Hitch:II Optional

Serial Numbers

1987:600000
1988:624800
1989:651786
1990:685748
1991:718711
1992:747703
Serial number location:Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:6218 to 7717 pounds
Rear tire:15.5-38; 12.4-42; 16.9-24; 16.9-28; 16.9-30; 16.9-34; 18.4-30
Wheelbase:89.7 inches (227 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch); independent (with TSS)
Front PTO:independent Optional
Rear PTO Type:540 (CST); 540/1000 (TSS)
Front PTO Type:1000