John Deere 2550

The John Deere 2550 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 239 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 65.94 hp 49.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere TSS Creeper. Operating weight: 6800 to 8330 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	$22,000 (1983 2WD )
	$26,598 (1983 4WD )

John Deere 2550 Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	24 gal 90.8 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 2550 Power
PTO (claimed)	65 hp 48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	55.38 hp 41.3 kW
PTO (tested)	65.94 hp 49.2 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. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
Pressure	2300 psi 158.6 bar
Rear valves	1 or 2
Pump flow	13 gpm 49.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	load and depth control
Rear lift	2735 lbs 1240 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
	live *With reverser
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/1000 OptOptional
Engine RPM	540@2382

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	89.2 inches 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
Weight	6800 to 8330 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
2WD Rear tire	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

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

References
Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere
Operator's Manual 2350 and 2550 (OML55481) published in 1984
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 — 239 ci / 3.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	John Deere
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	239 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.4:1
Rated RPM	2500
Operating RPM	1500-2500
Torque	184 lb-ft 249.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	13.6 qts 12.9 L
Oil capacity	8.9 qts 8.4 L
Oil change	100 h

Transmission

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

Transmission — John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized

Transmission	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	52.8 qts 50.0 L
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized

Transmission	John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) and reverse (R) with two-speed power shift (rabbit/turtle).

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 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission — John Deere TSS Creeper

Transmission	John Deere TSS Creeper
Type	partially synchronized
Gears	12 forward and 8 reverse
Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Dimensions

John Deere 2550 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 15.5-38
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28
Lawn/turf front	27x9.5-15
Lawn/turf rear	21.5L-16.1

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	89.2 inches 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase	90 inches 228 cm
2WD Length	133.4 inches 338 cm
Height (steering wheel)	61.4 inches 155 cm
Height (cab)	101.4 inches 257 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	24.8 inches 62 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	17.5 inches 44 cm

John Deere 2550 Weight
2WD cab Shipping	7630 lbs 3460 kg
4WD cab Shipping	8330 lbs 3778 kg
2WD ROPS Operating	6800 lbs 3084 kg
Ballasted	8485 lbs 3848 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1471
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 11 - May 3, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1471 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	65.94 hp 49.2 kW
Fuel use	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	65.53 hp 48.9 kW
Fuel use	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	55.38 hp 41.3 kW
Fuel use	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull	48.67 lbs 22 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.

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