John Deere 2150

The John Deere 2150 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 46.47 hp 34.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere Direction Reverser. Operating weight: 4970 to 5670 pounds.

Overview

	1983 - 1986 2050 SeriesUtility tractor
1983 - 1986
2050 Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$16,425 (1983 2WD )
	$21,455 (1983 4WD )

John Deere 2150 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	19.5 gal 73.8 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 2150 Power
PTO (claimed)	45 hp 33.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	38.11 hp 28.4 kW
PTO (tested)	46.47 hp 34.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Rear valves	0 to 2
Pump flow	13 gpm 49.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	load and depth control
Rear lift	2023 lbs 917 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
	live (with reverser)
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
4WD Wheelbase	80.9 inches 205 cm
Weight	4970 to 5670 pounds
Front tire	6.50-16
2WD Rear tire	13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	33
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	55

References
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere
Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere
Utility Tractors 45 & 55 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere
Tractors 45 to 85 HP published in 1984, by John Deere
Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere
Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere
Tractors Hi-Crop, Low-Profile, Narrow- and Wide-Tread published in 1985, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Fuel use	3.214 gal/hour 12.2 l/hour
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.4:1
Rated RPM	2500
Operating RPM	1500-2500
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed two-speed power shift
8-speed power shuttle

Transmission — John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized

Transmission	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere Hi-Lo TSS

Transmission	John Deere Hi-Lo TSS
Type	two-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
The Hi-Low adds a hydraulic power shift to the standard TSS transmission. A left-hand lever enables a clutchless shift between direct (high) range and a lower range.

Transmission — John Deere Direction Reverser

Transmission	John Deere Direction Reverser
Type	power shuttle
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab. Reverse only operates in low range.
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 2150 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28
Lawn/turf front	27x9.5-15
Lawn/turf rear	16.9-24

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
4WD Wheelbase	80.9 inches 205 cm
2WD Length	120.3 inches 305 cm
4WD Length	122.6 inches 311 cm
Width	68.7 inches 174 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	20.3 inches 51 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	16.4 inches 41 cm
Flange rear axle
Front tread	49.6 to 79.5 inches 125 to 201 cm (2WD)
Front tread	43 to 77.5 inches 109 to 196 cm (4WD)
Rear tread	55 to 79 inches 139 to 200 cm

John Deere 2150 Weight
2WD Shipping	4970 lbs 2254 kg
4WD Shipping	5670 lbs 2571 kg
2WD Operating	5110 lbs 2317 kg
Ballasted	5930 lbs 2689 kg

John Deere 2150 Height
Steering wheel	60.2 inches 152 cm
Hood	55.2 inches 140 cm
Exhaust	78.3 inches 198 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1469
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 15 - May 9, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1469 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	46.47 hp 34.7 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	46.13 hp 34.4 kW
Fuel use	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	38.11 hp 28.4 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull	4,875 lbs 2211 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.