John Deere 2555 Specs ( 1987-1992 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $25,000 in 1992 |
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| Drive type | The John Deere 2555 was available in two versions. The basic model has the collar shift transmission, naturally-aspirated engine, 540 RPM PTO, 2WD, and ROPS. With the TSS transmission the engine was turbocharged, PTO upgraded to 540/1000, and it was possible to add a cab and four-wheel drive. |
| Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 22.2 gal (84.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) / 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 / 17.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.7 qts (13.0 L) / 13.7 qts (13.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / The turbocharged engine was used on Deere model 2555 tractor equuipped with the Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) transmssion. |
| Displacement | 239 ci (3.9 L) / 239 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10.6 qts (10.0 L) / 10.6 qts (10.0 L) |
| Power | 77 hp (57.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 / 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc / dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears with two forward and one reverse range. / Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range. Optional creeper range provides 12 forward and 8 reverse speeds. / Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission. / Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | John Deere Collar Shift (CST) / John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) / John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) / John Deere Collar Shift Reverser |
| Type | non-synchronized / partially synchronized / partial power shift / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed non-synchronized / 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 8-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed non-synchronized / 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 8-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab available with TSS transmission. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2320 psi (160.0 bar) |
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| Total flow | 13 gpm (49.2 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
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| Front lift | 3372 lbs (1529 kg) |
| Rear lift | 3269 lbs (1482 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
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| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (CST) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 400 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Wheelbase | 89.7 inches (227 cm) |
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| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Weight | 6218 to 7717 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 89.7 inches (227 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
2555 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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2555 Serial Numbers
| 1987 | 600000 |
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| 1988 | 624800 |
| 1989 | 651786 |
| 1990 | 685748 |
| 1991 | 718711 |
| 1992 | 747703 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 2555 Weight
| Shipping | 6,218 lbs (2WD ROPS) (2820 kg) |
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John Deere 2555 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1987, by John Deere / Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1988, by John Deere / Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere / Task Masters published in 1990, by John Deere / Task Masters published in 1991, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere / The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-24 rear tires. / With 16.9-24 rear tires. |
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Variants
| Orchard | low-profile |
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