John Deere 2155

The John Deere 2155 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 55 hp 41.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Collar Shift Reverser. Operating weight: 5105 to 5986 pounds.

Overview

	1987 - 1992 55 Utility SeriesUtility tractor
1987 - 1992
55 Utility Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price was $18,000 in 1992

John Deere 2155 Engine
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	17.7 gal 67.0 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 2155 Power
Engine	55 hp 41.0 kW
CST PTO (claimed)	45 hp 33.6 kW
TSS PTO (claimed)	46 hp 34.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	37.4 hp 27.9 kW
PTO (tested)	45.6 hp 34.0 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.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	0 to 3
Pump flow	12 gpm 45.4 lpm
Total flow	13 gpm 49.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	2584 lbs 1172 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live *Two-stage clutch
	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@2070
Mid PTO	live OptOptional
Mid PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	80.7 inches 204 cm
4WD Wheelbase	80.9 inches 205 cm
Weight	5105 to 5986 pounds
Front tire	6.50-16
2WD Rear tire	13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	400
Battery volts	12

References
Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1987, by John Deere
Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1988, by John Deere
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere
Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere
Utility Tractors 53 to 64 HP published in 1987, by John Deere
Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, 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

Engine

Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	179 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power	55 hp 41.0 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17.8:1
Rated RPM	2300 (CST)
	2500 (TSS)
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	6.3 qts 6.0 L
Coolant capacity	10.6 qts 10.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed non-synchronized
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed power shuttle

Transmission — John Deere Collar Shift (CST)

Transmission	John Deere Collar Shift (CST)
Type	non-synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears with two forward and one reverse range.

Transmission — John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)

Transmission	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range. Optional creeper range provides 12 forward and 8 reverse speeds.
With 14.9-24 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)

Transmission	John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.

Transmission — John Deere Collar Shift Reverser

Transmission	John Deere Collar Shift Reverser
Type	power shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.

Dimensions

John Deere 2155 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
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 10.5-18. Rear: 14.9-24

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	80.7 inches 204 cm
4WD Wheelbase	80.9 inches 205 cm
2WD Length	120.3 inches 305 cm
4WD Length	122.6 inches 311 cm
2WD Width	68.7 inches 174 cm
4WD Width	72.4 inches 183 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	21 inches 53 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	14.4 inches 36 cm
2WD Front tread	49.6 to 79.5 inches 125 to 201 cm
4WD Front tread	53 to 77.5 inches 134 to 196 cm
Rear tread	46.9 to 70.5 inches 119 to 179 cm

John Deere 2155 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping	5269 lbs 2390 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping	5986 lbs 2715 kg
2WD ROPS Operating	5105 lbs 2315 kg

John Deere 2155 Height
2WD Steering wheel	58.5 inches 148 cm
4WD Steering wheel	60.2 inches 152 cm
2WD Hood	53.1 inches 134 cm
4WD Hood	55.9 inches 141 cm
2WD ROPS	68.1 inches 172 cm
4WD ROPS	87.8 inches 223 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1094
Diesel 8-speed 2WD June 1987 - July 1987, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1094 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	45.6 hp 34.0 kW
Fuel use	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	44.7 hp 33.3 kW
Fuel use	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	37.4 hp 27.9 kW
Fuel use	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Gear 2II used for power test.
Max pull	3975 lbs 1803 kg
Gear 3I used for pull test.

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