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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
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Utility tractor
Factories
Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Factories
Saltillo, Mexico
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Original price was $25,000 in 1992
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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.
Engine
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John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
22.2 gal | 84.0 L
Transmission
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8-speed non-synchronized
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8-speed partially synchronized
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16-speed partial power shift
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8-speed power shuttle
Power
Engine
77 hp | 57.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
56 hp | 41.8 kW
PTO (claimed)
65 hp | 48.5 kW
Mechanical
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Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
power
Steering
hydrostatic power (optional)
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Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
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Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab available with TSS transmission.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Pressure
2320 psi | 160.0 bar
Valves
1 to 3
Total flow
13 gpm | 49.2 lpm
Total flow
23 gpm | 87.1 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Rear lift
3269 lbs | 1482 kg
Front Hitch
II
Front lift
3372 lbs | 1529 kg
Pto
Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO
independent (with TSS)
Rear PTO Type
540 (CST)
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (TSS)
Front PTO
independent
Front PTO Type
1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase
89.7 inches | 227 cm
Weight
6218 to 7717 pounds
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
15.5-38
Serial location
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55
Charging amps
85 (with cab)
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
400
Battery volts
12
Engine
Engine detail
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John Deere
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diesel
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled inline
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 (Coolant)
13.7 qts | 13.0 L
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John Deere
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turbocharged diesel
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4-cylinder
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liquid-cooled inline
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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 (Coolant)
13.7 qts | 13.0 L
Transmission
Transmission options
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8-speed non-synchronized
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8-speed partially synchronized
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16-speed partial power shift
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8-speed power shuttle
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Collar Shift (CST)
Type
non-synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
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Four gears with two forward and one reverse range.
Transmission
John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
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Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range. Optional creeper range provides 12 forward and 8 reverse speeds.
Transmission
John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
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Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.