John Deere 2550: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price$22,000 (1983 2WD )
Original price$26,598 (1983 4WD )
Engine
(no label)John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank24 gal | 90.8 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)8-speed power shuttle
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
Power
PTO (claimed)65 hp | 48.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)55.38 hp | 41.3 kW
PTO (tested)65.94 hp | 49.2 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Pressure2300 psi | 158.6 bar
Rear valves1 or 2
Pump flow13 gpm | 49.2 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlload and depth control
Rear lift2735 lbs | 1240 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Engine RPM540@2382
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)89.2 inches | 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)90 inches | 228 cm
Weight6800 to 8330 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)16.9-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
ROPS Charging amps33
Cab Charging amps55
Batteries2
Battery volts12
Battery AH55

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement239 ci | 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.19x4.33 inches | 106 x 110 mm
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression17.4:1
Rated RPM2500
Operating RPM1500-2500
Torque184 lb-ft | 249.5 Nm
Torque RPM1400
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)13.6 qts | 12.9 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity8.9 qts | 8.4 L
Oil change100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed partially synchronized
(no label)16-speed partial power shift
(no label)8-speed power shuttle
(no label)12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity52.8 qts | 50.0 L
(no label)Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.
TransmissionJohn Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I-II) and reverse (R) with two-speed power shift (rabbit/turtle).
TransmissionJohn Deere Direction Reverser
Typepower shuttle
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
(no label)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.
TransmissionJohn Deere TSS Creeper
Typepartially synchronized
Gears12 forward and 8 reverse
(no label)Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30
4WD Optional tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 15.5-38
4WD Optional tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 16.9-28
Lawn/turf front27x9.5-15
Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)89.2 inches | 226 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)90 inches | 228 cm
2WD Length (2WD)133.4 inches | 338 cm
Height (steering wheel)61.4 inches | 155 cm
Height (cab)101.4 inches | 257 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle) (2WD)24.8 inches | 62 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle) (4WD)17.5 inches | 44 cm
Weight
2WD cab Shipping (2WD cab)7630 lbs | 3460 kg
4WD cab Shipping (4WD cab)8330 lbs | 3778 kg
2WD ROPS Operating (2WD ROPS)6800 lbs | 3084 kg
Ballasted8485 lbs | 3848 kg