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 rated power output 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
John Deere 3255 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1991 - 1993
Utility tractor |
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1991 - 1993 | |
Utility tractor | |
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 |
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