john deere 2555
 | 1987 - 1992
55 Utility SeriesUtility tractor | 1987 - 1992 | 55 Utility Series | Utility tractor |
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1987 - 1992 | ||||
55 Utility Series | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
1987 - 1992 | |
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55 Utility Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Saltillo, Mexico |
Original price was $25,000 in 1992 | |
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. | |
Variants | |
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Orchard | low-profile |
John Deere 2555 Engine | |
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John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 22.2 gal
84.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 2555 Transmissions | |
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8-speed non-synchronized | |
8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed power shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 2555 Power | |
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Engine | 77 hp
57.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
| hydrostatic power (optional) |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab available with TSS transmission. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2320 psi
160.0 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 13 gpm
49.2 lpm |
| 23 gpmOptOptional
87.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 3269 lbs
1482 kg |
Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
Front lift | 3372 lbs
1529 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
| independent (with TSS) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (CST) |
| 540/1000 (TSS) |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 89.7 inches
227 cm |
Weight | 6218 to 7717 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
John Deere 2555 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
2555 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
2555 Serial Numbers | |
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1987 | 600000 |
1988 | 624800 |
1989 | 651786 |
1990 | 685748 |
1991 | 718711 |
1992 | 747703 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
| 85 (with cab) |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 400 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1987, by John Deere | |
Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Task Masters published in 1990, by John Deere | |
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere | |
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere | |
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere | |
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |