John Deere 3255: all source data

All 71 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price$50,000
Engine
(no label)John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
Power
PTO (claimed)100 hp | 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)89.2 hp | 66.5 kW
PTO (tested)104.5 hp | 77.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockrear lock standard, limited-slip front differential
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Four-post ROPS. Sound-Gard body and cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel44.9 gal | 169.9 L
Hydraulic system13.2 gal | 50.0 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity13.2 gal | 50.0 L
Valves2 or 3
Pump flow22 gpm | 83.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Controllower-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6960 lbs | 3157 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@2400
Engine RPM1000@2400
Dimensions
Wheelbase101.7 inches | 258 cm
Weight10222 to 11895 pounds
Front tire13.6-28
Rear tire18.4-38
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps85
Batteries2
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)John Deere 6359 TL
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement359 ci | 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.19x4.33 inches | 106 x 110 mm
Compression17.8:1
Rated RPM2400
Idle RPM800-2550
Operating RPM1500-2400
Torque317 lb-ft | 429.9 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
ROPS Coolant capacity (ROPS Coolant)18 qts | 17.0 L
Cab Coolant capacity (Cab Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches | 0.457 mm

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionTSS High-Low
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and 8 reverse
(no label)Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range, with two-speed power shift.

Dimensions

Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase101.7 inches | 258 cm
Clearance (front axle)21 inches | 53 cm
(no label)Flange rear axle
(no label)Rack-and-pinion rear axle
Front tread59.8 to 83.3 inches | 151 to 211 cm
Rear tread62.6 to 95 inches | 159 to 241 cm
Weight
ROPS Shipping (ROPS)10222 lbs | 4636 kg
Cab Shipping (Cab)10586 lbs | 4801 kg
Operating11895 lbs | 5395 kg
Max Drawbar2695 lbs (standard) | 1222 kg
Max Drawbar5055 lbs (retracted) | 2292 kg