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John Deere 3255

John Deere 3255 tractor
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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.
John Deere 3255tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionutility tractor5.9L diesel105 hp
Power111 hp[P]
Founded1991 - 1993
Model3255

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)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@2400, 1000@2400
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)

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