Deere 2550 tractor specifications

1983 - 1986

1983 - 1986 2050 SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:2350 ← 2550 → 27502555 ↓

1983 - 1986

2050 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2150 ←	2350	→ 2550
		2355 ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price:	$19155 (1983 2WD )
Original price:	$23,770 (1983 4WD )

John Deere 2350 Power

John Deere 2350 Power
PTO (claimed):	55 hp 41.0 kW
Drawbar (tested):	46.66 hp 34.8 kW
PTO (tested):	56.18 hp 41.9 kW
power test details ...

John Deere 2350 Engine

John Deere 2350 Engine
John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:	24 gal 90.8 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:	inboard planetary
Differential lock:	mechanical rear
Steering:	power
Brakes:	differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.
Transmissions:	8-speed partially synchronized
	16-speed two-speed power shift
	8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	closed center
Pressure:	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Rear valves:	1 or 2
Pump flow:	13 gpm 49.2 lpm
	23 gpm 87.1 lpm *Optional

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II/I
Control:	load and depth control
Rear lift:	2735 lbs 1240 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
	live (with reverser)
Rear RPM:	540
Engine RPM:	540@2382

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase:	89.2 inches 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	90 inches 228 cm
Weight:	6810 to 8220 pounds
Front tire:	7.50-16
2WD Rear tire:	16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 2350 attachments

John Deere 2350 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

2350 Serial Numbers

2350 Serial Numbers
Location:	Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.
photo of 2350 serial number

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
ROPS Charging amps:	33
Cab Charging amps:	55
Batteries:	1 (ROPS)
	2 (cab)
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	55

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price:$22,000 (1983 2WD )
Original price:$26,598 (1983 4WD )

John Deere 2550 Power

John Deere 2550 Power PTO (claimed):65 hp
48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):55.38 hp
41.3 kW
PTO (tested):65.94 hp
49.2 kW
power test details ...

1983 - 1986

2050 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2350 ←	2550	→ 2750
		2555 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 1471

Nebraska Tractor Test 1471
Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 11 - May 3, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1471 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	65.94 hp 49.2 kW
Fuel use:	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	65.53 hp 48.9 kW
Fuel use:	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	55.38 hp 41.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Gear 5L used for power test.
Max pull:	48.67 lbs 22 kg
Gear 3L used for pull test.

John Deere 2550 Engine

John Deere 2550 Engine John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:24 gal
90.8 L
Engine details ...

1983 - 1986

2050 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2350 ←	2550	→ 2750
		2555 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	239 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Air cleaner:	dual paper elements
Compression:	17.4:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Operating RPM:	1500-2500
Torque:	184 lb-ft 249.5 Nm
Torque RPM:	1400
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	13.6 qts 12.9 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:mechanical rear
Steering:power
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.
Transmissions:8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed power shuttle
12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...

1983 - 1986

2050 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2350 ←	2550	→ 2750
		2555 ↓

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed power shuttle
12-speed partially synchronized

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) and reverse (R) with two-speed power shift (rabbit/turtle).

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Direction Reverser
Type:	power shuttle
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere TSS Creeper
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	12 forward and 8 reverse
Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Pressure:2300 psi
158.6 bar
Rear valves:1 or 2
Pump flow:13 gpm
49.2 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/I
Control:load and depth control
Rear lift:2735 lbs
1240 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
live (with reverser)
Rear RPM:540
540/1000*Optional
Engine RPM:540@2382

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 2WD Wheelbase:89.2 inches
226 cm
4WD Wheelbase:90 inches
228 cm
Weight:6800 to 8330 pounds
Front tire:7.50-16
2WD Rear tire:16.9-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

1983 - 1986

2050 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2350 ←	2550	→ 2750
		2555 ↓

John Deere 2550 Tires

John Deere 2550 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag):	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30
4WD Standard tires (ag):	Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30
4WD Optional tires (ag):	Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 15.5-38
4WD Optional tires (ag):	Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28
Lawn/turf front:	27x9.5-15
Lawn/turf rear:	21.5L-16.1

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	89.2 inches 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	90 inches 228 cm
2WD Length:	133.4 inches 338 cm
Height (steering wheel):	61.4 inches 155 cm
Height (cab):	101.4 inches 257 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle):	24.8 inches 62 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	17.5 inches 44 cm

John Deere 2550 Weight

John Deere 2550 Weight
2WD cab Shipping:	7630 lbs 3460 kg
4WD cab Shipping:	8330 lbs 3778 kg
2WD ROPS Operating:	6800 lbs 3084 kg
Ballasted:	8485 lbs 3848 kg

John Deere 2550 attachments

John Deere 2550 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1983 - 1986

2050 Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	2350 ←	2550	→ 2750
		2555 ↓

John Deere 146 Loader

John Deere 146 Loader
For use on two-wheel drive tractors.
Loader weight:	1250 lbs 567 kg
Height (to pin):	119 inches 302 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	93 inches 236 cm
Dump reach:	40 inches 101 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Clearance, level bucket:	112 inches 284 cm
Rollback angle:	16°
Breakout force (lift):	3404 lbs 1544 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2282 lbs 1035 kg
Bucket width:	60 inches 152 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm

John Deere 175 Loader

John Deere 175 Loader
Loader weight:	995 lbs 451 kg
Height (to pin):	124 inches 314 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	104 inches 264 cm
Dump reach:	36 inches 91 cm
Dump angle:	38°
Clearance, level bucket:	118 inches 299 cm
Rollback angle:	14°
Breakout force (lift):	2681 lbs 1216 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2015 lbs 914 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm

John Deere 240 Loader

John Deere 240 Loader
For use on two-wheel drive tractors.
Loader weight:	1520 lbs 689 kg
Clearance, dumped bucket:	100 inches 254 cm
Dump reach:	31 inches 78 cm
Dump angle:	43°
Clearance, level bucket:	120 inches 304 cm
Rollback angle:	45°
Breakout force (at pin):	3990 lbs 1809 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2498 lbs 1133 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	85 inches 215 cm

John Deere 245 Loader

John Deere 245 Loader
Loader weight:	1544 lbs 700 kg
Height (to pin):	138 inches 350 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	112 inches 284 cm
Dump reach:	37 inches 93 cm
Dump angle:	42°
Clearance, level bucket:	132 inches 335 cm
Rollback angle:	39°
Breakout force (lift):	3546 lbs 1608 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2339 lbs 1060 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	85 inches 215 cm