John Deere 2255
Production ended · 2WD
PTO power · claimed
50 hp
- Weight
- 5,090 lb
- Engines
- 1 Diesel
- Built
- no record
- Price new
- no record
Power
| Engine | no record |
|---|---|
| PTO | 50 hp claimed |
| Drawbar | no record |
| Listed power | 55 hp PTO basis |
Engines
| 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
- 2,500 rpm
- Compression
- 17.4:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Transmissions
| John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronizedpartially synchronized | 8F / 4R |
|---|---|
| John Deere Hi-Lo TSSpartial power shift | 16F / 8R |
| John Deere Direction Reverserpower shuttle | 8F / 8R |
Transmission notes
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized: Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.
John Deere Hi-Lo TSS: The Hi-Low adds a hydraulic power shift to the standard TSS transmission. A left-hand lever enables a clutchless shift between direct (high) range and a lower range.
John Deere Direction Reverser: The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab.
Weight
| Weight | 5,090 lb shipping |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 5,115 lb |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 75 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 132.6 in |
| Width | 65.5 in |
| Height | 52.4 in ORchard |
| Front axle clearance | 17.3 in |
| Front tread, narrowest | 46.4 in |
| Front tread, widest | 63.4 in |
| Rear tread, narrowest | 46.9 in |
| Rear tread, widest | 52.3 in |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal |
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Hydraulics
| System | closed center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13 gpm |
| Remote valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Rear hitch category | II/I |
|---|---|
| Control | load and depth control |
| Rear lift capacity | 2,020 lb |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | power assist |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Cab | Open operator station. Low-profile ROPS available |
Tires
| Front | 9.5-15 |
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| Rear | 18.4-16.1 (Orchard) |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Charging | alternator |
| Charging output | 33 A |
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Built by | John Deere |
Variants
- 2255 Orchard low-profile
- 2255 Vineyard narrow-profile
Literature
- Loaders, Spreaders and Blades John Deere, 1984
- Tractors 45 to 85 HP John Deere, 1984
- Agricultural Price List John Deere, 1983
- Tractors Hi-Crop, Low-Profile, Narrow- and Wide-Tread John Deere, 1985
Attachments
- front-end loader