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 rated power output is 43.4 hp 32.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5468 to 6691 pounds.
Engine Power
43.4 hp
32.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20.6 gal
78.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5468 to 6691 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1994
Utility tractor |
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1987 - 1994 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 1550 Engine | |
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John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 20.6 gal
78.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 1550 Power | |
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Engine | 43.4 hp
32.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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Pressure | 2756 psi
190.0 bar |
Pump flow | 5.8 gpm
22.0 lpm |
11.6 gpmOptOptional
43.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 5283 lbs
2396 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 55 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
With 12.4-36 rear tires. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1550 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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2WD ROPS | 5468 lbs
2480 kg |
2WD Cab | 5820 lbs
2639 kg |
4WD ROPS | 6360 lbs
2884 kg |
4WD Cab | 6691 lbs
3035 kg |
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