John Deere 3550
The John Deere 3550 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): 125 hp / 93.2 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 14350 lbs 6509 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 125 hp / 93.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
33 gal
124.9 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
14350 lbs
6509 kg
Overview
 | 1988 - 1993
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Rosario, Argentina | |
John Deere 3550 Engine | |
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 33 gal
124.9 L |
13.5 gal (aux tank)
51.1 L | |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 3550 Transmission | |
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16-speed synchromesh | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 3550 Power | |
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Engine | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 11.6 gpm
43.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Weight | 14350 lbs
6509 kg |
Front tire | 16.9x24 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 28 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 100 |
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 | 4.193x4.331 inches
107 x 110 mm |
Power | 125 hp
93.2 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 17.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 70.8 lb-ft
96.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 12.2 qts
11.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 3550 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9x24 |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 101.6 inches
258 cm |
Length | 184 inches
467 cm |
Width | 85 inches
215 cm |
Height | 113.4 inches
288 cm |
Weight | 14350 lbs
6509 kg |
Ground clearance | 13.4 inches
34 cm |
Front tread | 61.4 to 78 inches
155 to 198 cm |
Rear tread | 56.3 to 87 inches
143 to 220 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 3550 based on its 125 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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 3550.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.1 hrs
Approximately 5.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (33 gal / 124.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.5 gal/hr (24.6 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 3550 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 3550.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)125 hp
Kilowatts (kW)93.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)126.7 PS
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