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 listed engine power is 65.94 hp 49.2 kW. Transmission: John Deere TSS Creeper. Operating weight: 6800 to 8330 pounds.
Engine Power
65.94 hp
49.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
24 gal
90.8 L
Transmission
John Deere TSS Creeper
Operating Weight
6800 to 8330 pounds
Overview
 | 1983 - 1986
2050 SeriesUtility tractor
2050 Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 24 gal
90.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 2550 Power | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 13 gpm
49.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | load and depth control |
Rear lift | 2735 lbs
1240 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
live *With reverser | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@2382 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 33 |
Cab Charging amps | 55 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 55 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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). | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2550 Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 2550 based on its 65.94 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2550.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7 hrs
Approximately 7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (24 gal / 90.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.4 gal/hr (13 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 2550 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2550.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)65.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)49.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)66.9 PS
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