John Deere 55
The John Deere 55 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 199 cc 12.176 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 266 lbs 120 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 5 hp / 3.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
266 lbs
120 kg
Overview
 | 1970 - 1972
Riding lawn mower |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Riding lawn mower | |
Original price was $360 in 1971 | |
John Deere 55 Engine | |
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5HP Tecumseh 199cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 55 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | chain |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 266 lbs
120 kg |
Rear tire | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1970, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 199 cc / 12.176 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh V50 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Displacement | 199 cc
12.176 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.25 inches
67 x 57 mm |
Power (gross) | 5 hp
3.7 kW |
Starter type | manual recoil |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 55 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf rear | 4.80x4.00-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 266 lbs
120 kg |
Attachments
26" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
1-blade | |
Cutting width | 26 inches
66 cm |
Photos
John Deere 55
John Deere 55
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 55.
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 Lawn Tractors John Deere 55 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 55.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)3.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)5.1 PS
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