John Deere 655

The John Deere 655 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 40.2 ci 0.7 L engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: Sunstrand Series 17. Operating weight: 205 lbs 92 kg.

Overview

	1986 - 1990 55 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
1986 - 1990
55 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $10,000 in 1990

John Deere 655 Engine
Yanmar 0.7L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 655 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

John Deere 655 Power
Engine	16 hp 11.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	10.6 hp 7.9 kW

Mechanical
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.

Capacity
Fuel	4 gal 15.1 L
Hydraulic system	4.5 gal 17.0 L
Front axle	2.25 qts 2.1 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	I OptOptional
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	785 lbs 356 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
Wheelbase	51 inches 129 cm
Weight	1565 to 1635 pounds
Front tire	4.00x12
2WD Rear tire	7.2x16
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	40
Battery CCA	491
Battery volts	12

References
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
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

Engine

Engine Detail — 40.2 ci / 0.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Yanmar 3TN66UJ
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	40.2 ci 0.7 L
Bore/Stroke	2.598x2.528 inches 66 x 64 mm
Power	16 hp 11.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry element
Pre-heating	glow plugs
Compression	22.4:1
Rated RPM	3200
Operating RPM	1400-3425
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	4 qts 3.8 L
Oil capacity	2.5 qts 2.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — Sunstrand Series 17

Transmission	Sunstrand Series 17
Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity	18 qts 17.0 L
Oil type	Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity
Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

	Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity

Dimensions

John Deere 655 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 7.2x16
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 5x12. Rear: 7.2x16
Lawn/turf front	20x8.00-10
Lawn/turf rear	27x10.50-15

Dimensions
Wheelbase	51 inches 129 cm
Length	83.9 inches 213 cm
	101.1 inches (with 3-point) 256 cm
Width	40.6 inches (min) 103 cm
	48 inches (max) 121 cm
Height (hood)	50.9 inches 129 cm
Height (ROPS)	74.2 inches 188 cm
2WD Weight	1565 lbs 709 kg
4WD Weight	1635 lbs 741 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)	11 inches 27 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	8.9 inches 22 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
50" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
John Deere 51 loader
John Deere 60 loader

50" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount John Deere
	3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width	50 inches 127 cm
Weight	205 lbs 92 kg
Overall width	60.8 inches 154 cm
Cut height	1.5 to 7.8 inch 3 to 19 cm