John Deere 2550 Specs ( 1983-1986 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $22,000 (1983 2WD ) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 24 gal (90.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17.4:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.6 qts (12.9 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 239 ci (3.9 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (249.5 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Oil capacity | 8.9 qts (8.4 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Drawbar (tested) | 55.38 hp (41.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 65.94 hp (49.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) and reverse (R) with two-speed power shift (rabbit/turtle). / The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab. Reverse only operates in low range. / Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 52.8 qts (50.0 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized / John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized / John Deere Direction Reverser / John Deere TSS Creeper |
| Type | partially synchronized / partial power shift / power shuttle / partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 8-speed power shuttle / 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 8-speed power shuttle / 12-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2300 psi (158.6 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 13 gpm (49.2 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Control | load and depth control |
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| Rear lift | 2735 lbs (1240 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2382 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 55 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 33 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 24.8 inches (62 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 133.4 inches (338 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89.2 inches (226 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17.5 inches (44 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 101.4 inches (257 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 61.4 inches (155 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89.2 inches (226 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 6800 to 8330 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 15.5-38 / Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x9.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 |
2550 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle. |
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John Deere 2550 Weight
| 2WD cab Shipping | 7630 lbs (3460 kg) |
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| 2WD ROPS Operating | 6800 lbs (3084 kg) |
| 4WD cab Shipping | 8330 lbs (3778 kg) |
| Ballasted | 8485 lbs (3848 kg) |
John Deere 2550 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1471
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 2WDApril 11 - May 3, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1471 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5L used for power test. / Gear 3L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 4.3 gal/hour (16.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 55.38 hp (41.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 48.67 lbs (22 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 65.94 hp (49.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 65.53 hp (48.9 kW) |
References
| Description | Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 2350 and 2550 (OML55481) published in 1984 / Tractors 45 to 85 HP published in 1984, by John Deere / Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere / Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere / Tractors Hi-Crop, Low-Profile, Narrow- and Wide-Tread published in 1985, by John Deere |
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| Drive type | Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere |
Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 18.4-34 rear tires. |
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