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John Deere 3055

The John Deere 3055 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW. Transmission: TSS High-Low. Operating weight: 8457 to 9690 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 105 hp / 78.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
31.7 gal 120.0 L
Transmission
TSS High-Low
Operating Weight
8457 to 9690 pounds

Overview

John Deere 3055 tractor photo
1992 - 1993 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Utility tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price
$39,000 (1993)
John Deere 3055 Engine
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 3055 Transmission
16-speed
Transmission details ...
John Deere 3055 Power
Engine
105 hp 78.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
92 hp 68.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
76.6 hp 57.1 kW
PTO (tested)
94.4 hp 70.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Differential lock
rear lock standard
Steering
power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Four-post ROPS. Sound-Gard body and cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel
31.7 gal 120.0 L
Hydraulic system
13.2 gal 50.0 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
13.2 gal 50.0 L
Valves
1 to 3
Pump flow
21 gpm 79.5 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
2
Control
lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5,235 lbs 2374 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
100.4 inches 255 cm
Weight
8457 to 9690 pounds
Front tire
10.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
3055 references literature
Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
359 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Power
105 hp 78.3 kW
Rated RPM
2300
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
4.5 qts 4.3 L

Transmission

Transmission — TSS High-Low

Transmission
TSS High-Low
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 3055 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
100.4 inches 255 cm
Flange rear axle
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
Front tread
56.8 to 98.4 inches 144 to 249 cm
Rear tread
55.9 to 96.8 inches 141 to 245 cm
John Deere 3055 Weight
ROPS Shipping
8,457 lbs 3836 kg
Cab Shipping
9,096 lbs 4125 kg
Operating
9,690 lbs (2WD cab) 4395 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 100
Diesel 16-speed 2WD August 1991 - 1991,
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
94.4 hp 70.4 kW
Fuel use
5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
93.3 hp 69.6 kW
Drawbar performance
Max power
76.6 hp 57.1 kW
Fuel use
5.5 gal/hour 20.8 l/hour

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3055 based on its 105 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼Heavy DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙Heavy DutyAggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
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 3055.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.8 hrs

Approximately 5.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (31.7 gal / 120 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.5 gal/hr (20.7 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 3055 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3055.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)105 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)106.5 PS

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