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John Deere 655 Specs ( 1986-1990 )

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Production

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

Engine

Engine type Yanmar 0.7L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry element
Bore/Stroke 2.598x2.528 inches (66 x 64 mm)
Compression 22.4:1
Coolant capacity 4 qts (3.8 L)
Description Yanmar 3TN66UJ / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement 40.2 ci (0.7 L)
Operating RPM 1400-3425
Power 16 hp (11.9 kW)
Pre-heating glow plugs
Rated RPM 3200
Starter volts 12
Oil capacity 2.5 qts (2.4 L)
PTO (claimed) 10.6 hp (7.9 kW)

Transmission

Description hydrostatic
Gears infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity 18 qts (17.0 L)
Oil type Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity
Transmission Sunstrand Series 17
Type hydrostatic

Mechanical

Description Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure.
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

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

Hydraulics

Capacity 4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Pressure 2050 psi (141.3 bar)
Pump flow 4 gpm (15.1 lpm)
Total flow 4 gpm (15.1 lpm)
Type open center
Valves 0 to 2

Hitch

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

PTO

Engine RPM 540@3200 / 2100@3200
Mid PTO independent
Mid PTO Type 2100
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

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

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle) 11 inches (27 cm)
2WD Weight 1565 lbs (709 kg)
4WD Clearance (front axle) 8.9 inches (22 cm)
4WD Weight 1635 lbs (741 kg)
Height (hood) 50.9 inches (129 cm)
Height (ROPS) 74.2 inches (188 cm)
Length 83.9 inches (213 cm)
Wheelbase 51 inches (129 cm)
Width 40.6 inches (min) (103 cm)
2WD Rear tire 7.2-16
Front tire 4.00-12
Weight 1565 to 1635 pounds
Wheelbase 51 inches (129 cm)
2WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7.2-16
4WD Optional tires (ag) Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-16
4WD Standard tires (ag) Front: 5-12. Rear: 7.2-16
Lawn/turf front 20x8.00-10 / 23x8.50-12
Lawn/turf rear 27x10.50-15 / 31x12.50-15

655 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 655, below the PTO shaft.

655 Serial Numbers

1986 360001
1987 420001
1988 475001
1989 600001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 655 attachments

Description 50" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader

References

Description 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