John Deere 3255
The John Deere 3255 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 102.6 hp 76.5 kW. Transmission: TSS High-Low. Operating weight: 10222 to 11895 pounds.
Engine Power
102.6 hp
76.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
44.7 gal
169.2 L
Transmission
TSS High-Low
Operating Weight
10222 to 11895 pounds
Overview
 | 1991 - 1993
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price | $50,000 |
John Deere 3255 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 3255 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 3255 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 89.2 hp
66.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 102.6 hp
76.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | rear lock standard, limited-slip front differential |
Steering | power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Sound-Gard body and cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 44.7 gal
169.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 13.2 gal
50.0 L |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2 |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,960 lbs
3157 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 | 10222 to 11895 pounds |
Front tire | 13.6-28 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches
106 x 110 mm |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — TSS High-Low
Transmission | TSS High-Low |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 3255 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.7 inches
258 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches
53 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | |
Front tread | 59.8 to 83.3 inches
151 to 211 cm |
Rear tread | 62.6 to 95 inches
159 to 241 cm |
John Deere 3255 Weight | |
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ROPS Shipping | 10,222 lbs
4636 kg |
Cab Shipping | 10,586 lbs
4801 kg |
Operating | 11,895 lbs
5395 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 101 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
October 1991 - 1991, | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 102.6 hp
76.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.1 gal/hour
23.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 89.2 hp
66.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3255 based on its 102.6 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 | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep 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 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 3255.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.4 hrs
Approximately 8.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (44.7 gal / 169.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.3 gal/hr (20.2 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 3255 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3255.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)102.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)76.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)104 PS
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