John Deere 2555 tractor specifications

1987 - 1992

1987 - 1992 55 Utility SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:John Deere
Type:Utility tractor
Factories:Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Saltillo, Mexico
Original price:$25,000 (1992 )
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.

Variants

Variants Orchard:low-profile

John Deere 2555 Power

John Deere 2555 Power Engine:77 hp
57.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed):56 hp
41.8 kW
PTO (claimed):65 hp
48.5 kW

John Deere 2555 Engine

John Deere 2555 Engine John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:22.2 gal
84.0 L
Engine details ...

1987 - 1992

55 Utility Series

Utility tractor

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
Power:	77 hp 57.4 kW
Compression:	17.8:1
Rated RPM:	2500
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	10.6 qts 10.0 L
Coolant capacity:	13.7 qts 13.0 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
turbocharged diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The turbocharged engine was used on Deere model 2555 tractor equuipped with the Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) transmssion.
Displacement:	239 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.19x4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm
Compression:	17.8:1
Rated RPM:	2300
Oil capacity:	10.6 qts 10.0 L
Coolant capacity:	13.7 qts 13.0 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
hydrostatic power (optional)
Brakes:differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab available with TSS transmission.
Transmissions:8-speed non-synchronized
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...

1987 - 1992

55 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

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

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Collar Shift (CST)
Type:	non-synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Four gears with two forward and one reverse range.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range. Optional creeper range provides 12 forward and 8 reverse speeds.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-24 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-24 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	John Deere Collar Shift Reverser
Type:	power shuttle
Gears:	8 forward and reverse
Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Pressure:2320 psi
160.0 bar
Valves:1 to 3
Total flow:13 gpm
49.2 lpm
23 gpm
87.1 lpm *Optional

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift:3269 lbs
1482 kg
Front Hitch:II*Optional
Front lift:3372 lbs
1529 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live (two-stage clutch)
independent (with TSS)
Rear RPM:540 (CST)
540/1000 (TSS)
Front PTO:independent*Optional
Front RPM:1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:89.7 inches
227 cm
Weight:6218 to 7717 pounds
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tire:15.5-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1987 - 1992

55 Utility Series

Utility tractor

John Deere 2555 Tires

John Deere 2555 Tires
Ag front:	7.50-16
Ag rear:	15.5-38
	12.4-42
	16.9-24
	16.9-28
	16.9-30
	16.9-34
	18.4-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	89.7 inches 227 cm

John Deere 2555 Weight

John Deere 2555 Weight
Shipping:	6,218 lbs 2820 kg (2WD ROPS)
	7,199 lbs 3265 kg (2WD cab)
	7,045 lbs 3195 kg (4WD ROPS)
	7,717 lbs 3500 kg (4WD cab)

John Deere 2555 attachments

John Deere 2555 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1987 - 1992

55 Utility Series

Utility tractor

John Deere 520 Loader

John Deere 520 Loader
Height (to pin):	121.6 inches 308 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	102.9 inches 261 cm
Dump reach:	22.3 inches 56 cm
Dump angle:	24.6°
Clearance, level bucket:	114.4 inches 290 cm
Reach at ground:	62.3 inches 158 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2348 lbs 1065 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1657 lbs 751 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

John Deere 520 Loader

John Deere 520 Loader
Height (to pin):	109.5 inches 278 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	85.8 inches 217 cm
Dump reach:	31.8 inches 80 cm
Dump angle:	38.2°
Clearance, level bucket:	102 inches 259 cm
Reach at ground:	62.3 inches 158 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2800 lbs 1270 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2063 lbs 935 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

John Deere 540 Loader

John Deere 540 Loader
Height (to pin):	129.7 inches 329 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	103 inches 261 cm
Dump reach:	26.9 inches 68 cm
Dump angle:	47.4°
Clearance, level bucket:	122 inches 309 cm
Reach at ground:	63.6 inches 161 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2808 lbs 1273 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2000 lbs 907 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

John Deere 540 MSL Loader

John Deere 540 MSL Loader
Height (to pin):	130 inches 330 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	100.6 inches 255 cm
Dump reach:	30 inches 76 cm
Dump angle:	87°
Clearance, level bucket:	122.6 inches 311 cm
Reach at ground:	83 inches 210 cm
Breakout force (lift):	4350 lbs 1973 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2800 lbs 1270 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	77 inches 195 cm

2555 Serial Numbers

2555 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.
photo of 2555 serial number
1987:600000
1988:624800
1989:651786
1990:685748
1991:718711
1992:747703

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