john deere 655
![]() | 1986 - 1990
55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor | 1986 - 1990 | 55 Compact Series | Compact Utility tractor |
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1986 - 1990 | ||||
55 Compact Series | ||||
Compact Utility tractor | ||||
1986 - 1990 | |
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55 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $10,000 in 1990 | |
John Deere 655 Engine | |
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Yanmar 0.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 655 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 655 Power | |
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Engine | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 10.6 hp
7.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure. | |
Photos | |
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John Deere 655 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Front axle | 2.25 qts
2.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm |
Total flow | 4 gpm
15.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I OptOptional |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 785 lbs
356 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@3200 |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Engine RPM | 2100@3200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 51 inches
129 cm |
Weight | 1565 to 1635 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00x12 |
2WD Rear tire | 7.2x16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
John Deere 655 attachments | |
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50" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... |
655 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 655, below the PTO shaft. |
655 Serial Numbers | |
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1986 | 360001 |
1987 | 420001 |
1988 | 475001 |
1989 | 600001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 491 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere | |
Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere | |
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Operator's Manual 51 and 52 Loaders (OMTY20793) published in 1986 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM70367) published in 1986 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM75873) published in 1988 | |
Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) published in 1990 | |
Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) published in 1996 |
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