John Deere 3155
The John Deere 3155 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 96.06 hp 71.6 kW. Transmission: TSS Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 10100 to 11770 pounds.
Engine Power
96.06 hp
71.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
45.7 gal
173.0 L
Transmission
TSS Hi-Lo
Operating Weight
10100 to 11770 pounds
Overview
 | 1988 - 1992
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price was $43,000 in 1992 | |
John Deere 3155 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 45.7 gal
173.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 3155 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 81.92 hp
61.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 96.06 hp
71.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Sound-Gard Cab optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 6308 lbs
2861 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
Weight | 10100 to 11770 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 85 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 610 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Task Masters published in 1990, by John Deere | |
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere | |
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published 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 |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.2 qts
11.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — Top-Shaft-Synchronized
Transmission | Top-Shaft-Synchronized |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
One of four speeds selected with left lever. Right lever provides choice between ranges 1, 2, and reverse. The 1/2/R lever could be shifted on the move with the clutch. | |
Transmission — TSS Hi-Lo
Transmission | TSS Hi-Lo |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Similar to the TSS transmission, but with an additional Hi-Low range lever on the left side of the dash. The Hi-Low range could be shifted without using the clutch. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 3155 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
John Deere 3155 Weight | |
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ROPS Shipping | 10100 lbs
4581 kg |
Cab Shipping | 10450 lbs
4740 kg |
Cab Operating | 11770 lbs
5338 kg |
Ballasted | 12300 lbs
5579 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1589 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
April 1 - 14, 1986
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1589 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 96.06 hp
71.6 kW |
Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour
22.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 81.92 hp
61.1 kW |
Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour
22.0 l/hour |
Gear 5L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 10,507 lbs
4765 kg |
Gear 2H used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3155 based on its 96.06 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy 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 Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive 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 Duty | High 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 3155.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs
Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (45.7 gal / 173 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5 gal/hr (18.9 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 3155 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3155.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)96.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)71.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)97.4 PS
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