John Deere 655

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

10.6 hp

Weight
1,565 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1990
$10,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine16 hp unspecified
PTO10.6 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power16 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the John Deere 655
Yanmar 0.7L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl40 ci
Engine details
Yanmar 0.7L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
2.6 in × 2.53 in
Rated speed
3,200 rpm
Rated power
16 hp
Compression
22.4:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Transmissions

Transmissions for the John Deere 655
Sundstrand Series 17hydrostaticinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Transmission notes

Sundstrand Series 17: Hydrostatic transmission controlled by two right-side foot pedals. Cruise control is standard.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight1,565 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase51 in
Length83.9 in
Width40.6 in
Front axle clearance11 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank4 gal
Hydraulic system4.5 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow4 gpm
Total flow4 gpm
Pressure2,050 psi
Remote valves0 to 2

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacityno record
Rear lift at 24 in (610 mm)785 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO speeds540 (1.375)
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO speeds2100
Engine rpm at PTO speed540@3200

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lockmechanical rear
CabTwo-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure

Tires

Tires specifications
Front4.00-12
Rear7.2-16

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Cold cranking491 CCA
Chargingalternator
Charging output40 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$10,000 (1990)
FactoriesHoricon, Wisconsin, USA
Built byJohn Deere

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 655, below the PTO shaft.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1986360001
1987420001
1988475001
1989600001

Literature

  • Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual John Deere, 1989
  • Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors John Deere, 1987
  • Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors John Deere, 1988
  • Operator's Manual 51 and 52 Loaders (OMTY20793) 1986
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM70367) 1986
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM75873) 1988
  • Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) 1990
  • Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) 1996

Attachments

  • 50" mid-mount mower deck
  • snowblower
  • blade
  • front-end loader