John Deere

John Deere 3255

The John Deere 3255 is a utility tractor produced from 1991 to 1993. Built in Mannheim, Germany, it features a 5.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering up to 105 hp estimated engine power. It has a 16-speed two-speed power shift transmission, four-wheel drive, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The tractor offers a rear PTO with independent 540/1000 rpm speeds and a rear hitch with a lift capacity of 6960 lbs at 24 inches. It has a wheelbase of 101.7 inches and weighs between 10,222 and 11,895 pounds depending on configuration. The 3255 is equipped with a closed center hydraulic system with 22 gpm pump flow and has optional Sound-Gard body and cab.

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Founded1991 - 1993

Model3255

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 3255

Power

PTO (tested)	104.5 hp (77.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	100 hp (74.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	89.2 hp (66.5 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	John Deere 6359 TL
Torque	317 lb-ft (429.9 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM	800-2550
Cylinders	6-cylinder
Rated RPM	2400
Torque RPM	1500
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression	17.8:1
Displacement	359 ci (5.9 L)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Operating RPM	1500-2400
Starter volts	12
Cab Coolant capacity	20 qts (18.9 L)
ROPS Coolant capacity	18 qts (17.0 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)

Weight

Operating	11895 lbs (5395 kg)
Max Drawbar	2695 lbs (standard) (1222 kg)
Cab Shipping	10586 lbs (4801 kg)
ROPS Shipping	10222 lbs (4636 kg)
Max Drawbar (retracted)	5055 lbs (2292 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	44.9 gal (169.9 L)
Hydraulic system	13.2 gal (50.0 L)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	85
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Valves	2 or 3
Capacity	13.2 gal (50.0 L)
Pump flow	22 gpm (83.3 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS. Sound-Gard body and cab optional.
Drive	Four-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering	Yes
Differential lock	rear lock standard, limited-slip front differential

Production

Type	Utility tractor
Built in	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$50,000
Years produced	1991 - 1993

Transmission

Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Description	Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.
Transmission	TSS High-Low

Tractor hitch

Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear Type	II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6960 lbs (3157 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Weight	10222 to 11895 pounds
Rear tire	18.4-38
Wheelbase	101.7 inches (258 cm)
Front tire	13.6-28
Rear tread	62.6 to 95 inches (159 to 241 cm)
Front tread	59.8 to 83.3 inches (151 to 211 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	21 inches (53 cm)