John Deere 1550

The John Deere 1550 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179.4 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 43.4 hp / 32.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5468 to 6691 pounds.

Overview

	1987 - 1994 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

John Deere 1550 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	20.6 gal 78.0 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 1550 Power
Engine	43.4 hp 32.4 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	hydrostatic power *Available with four-wheel drive.
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
ROPS. Optional MC1 cab, or CC2 cab after 1990.

Hydraulics
Pressure	2756 psi 190.0 bar
Pump flow	5.8 gpm 22.0 lpm
	11.6 gpmOptOptional 43.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	5283 lbs 2396 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	80.7 inches 204 cm
4WD Wheelbase	81 inches 205 cm
Weight	5468 to 6691 pounds
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	12.4-36 (2WD)
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	55

References
Traktor 1550 published in 1987, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 179.4 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	179.4 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.193x4.331 inches 107 x 110 mm
Power	43.4 hp 32.4 kW
Rated RPM	2300
Torque	112 lb-ft 151.9 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Starter volts	12
Starter power	4 hp 3.0 kW

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed synchromesh
16-speed
12-speed creeper

Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh

Type	synchromesh
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
With 12.4-36 rear tires.

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse

Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
With 12.4-36 rear tires.

Transmission — 12 forward and 8 reverse creeper

Type	creeper
Gears	12 forward and 8 reverse
Optional creeper adds additional range to the 8-speed transmission.
With 12.4-36 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 1550 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD)
	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)
Optional tires (ag)	Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 14.9-28
	Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36
	Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-30
	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-36

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	80.7 inches 204 cm
4WD Wheelbase	81 inches 205 cm
Length	147.8 inches 375 cm
Width	65.4 inches 166 cm
Height (cab)	95.8 inches 243 cm
2WD Front tread	49.6 to 80.9 inches 125 to 205 cm
4WD Front tread	53.2 to 77.6 inches 135 to 197 cm
Rear tread	51.2 to 78.7 inches 130 to 199 cm

John Deere 1550 Weight
2WD ROPS	5468 lbs 2480 kg
2WD Cab	5820 lbs 2639 kg
4WD ROPS	6360 lbs 2884 kg
4WD Cab	6691 lbs 3035 kg