John Deere 2550
Production ended · 2WD or 4WD
PTO power · claimed
65 hp
- Weight
- 6,800 lb
- Engines
- 1 Diesel
- Built
- no record
- Price new
- no record
Power
| Engine | no record |
|---|---|
| PTO | 65 hp claimed |
| PTO, tested | 65.9 hp |
| Drawbar | 55.4 hp tested |
| Listed power | 72 hp PTO basis |
Engines
| John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl | 239 ci |
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Engine details
- John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
- Bore × stroke
- 4.19 in × 4.33 in
- Rated speed
- 2,500 rpm
- Torque
- 184 lb·ft at 1,400 rpm
- Compression
- 17.4:1
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
- Firing order
- 1-3-4-2
Transmissions
| John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronizedpartially synchronized | 8F / 4R |
|---|---|
| John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronizedpartial power shift | 16F / 8R |
| John Deere Direction Reverserpower shuttle | 8F / 4R |
| John Deere TSS Creeperpartially synchronized | 12F / 8R |
Transmission notes
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized: Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.
John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized: Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) and reverse (R) with two-speed power shift (rabbit/turtle).
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. Reverse only operates in low range.
John Deere TSS Creeper: Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.
Weight
| Weight | 6,800 lb operating; 2WD ROPS |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 7,630 lb |
| Ballasted | 8,485 lb |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 89.2 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 133.4 in |
| Front axle clearance | 24.8 in |
Capacities
| Fuel tank | 24 gal |
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Hydraulics
| System | closed center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13 gpm |
| Pressure | 2,300 psi |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Rear hitch category | II/I |
|---|---|
| Control | load and depth control |
| Rear lift capacity | 2,735 lb |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 |
| Engine rpm at PTO speed | 540@2382 |
Chassis
| Drive | 2WD/4WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Cab | Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning |
Tires
| Front | 7.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 16.9-30 |
Electrical
| System voltage | 12 V |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery capacity | 55 Ah |
| Charging | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Production
| Factories | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
|---|---|
| Built by | John Deere |
Serial numbers
Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.
Literature
- Loaders, Spreaders and Blades John Deere, 1984
- Operator's Manual 2350 and 2550 (OML55481) 1984
- Tractors 45 to 85 HP John Deere, 1984
- Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook John Deere, 1984
- Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive 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