Power
Power specifications| Engine | 43.4 hp unspecified |
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| PTO | no record |
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| Drawbar | no record |
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| Listed power | 43 hp engine basis |
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Engines
Engines fitted to the John Deere 1550| John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl | 179 ci |
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Engine details
- John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.19 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,300 rpm
- Rated power
- 43.4 hp
- Torque
- 112 lb·ft at 1,300 rpm
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
Transmissions for the John Deere 1550| 8-speed synchromeshsynchromesh | 8F / 4R |
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| 16-speed | 16F / 8R |
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| 12-speed creepercreeper | 12F / 8R |
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Transmission notes
12-speed creeper: Optional creeper adds additional range to the 8-speed transmission.
Weight
Weight specifications| Weight | 5,468 lb unspecified |
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Dimensions
Dimensions specifications| Wheelbase | 80.7 in |
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| Length | 147.8 in |
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| Width | 65.4 in |
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| Rear tread, narrowest | 51.2 in |
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| Rear tread, widest | 78.7 in |
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Capacities
Capacities specifications| Fuel tank | 20.6 gal |
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics specifications| Pump flow | 5.8 gpm |
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| Pressure | 2,756 psi |
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Hitch
Hitch specifications| Rear hitch category | II/I |
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| Rear lift capacity | 5,283 lb |
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PTO
PTO specifications| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
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Chassis
Chassis specifications| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
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| Steering | manual |
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| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
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| Cab | ROPS. Optional MC1 cab, or CC2 cab after 1990 |
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Tires
Tires specifications| Front | 6.50-16 |
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| Rear | 12.4-36 (2WD) |
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Electrical
Electrical specifications| System voltage | 12 V |
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| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery capacity | 55 Ah |
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| Charging | alternator |
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| Charging output | 55 A |
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| Ground | negative |
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Production
Production specifications| Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Built by | John Deere |
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