- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1987–1992
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 2155 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 3.179 DL-017 or DL-001 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 54.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
54.3 hp
40.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,104 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,616 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 14.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 2155 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 2155 (A) was built from 1987 to 1992.
The John Deere 2155 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 40.5 kW (54.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 2155 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 2155 (A) has a John Deere 3.179 DL-017 or DL-001 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 2155 (A) weighs 2,315 kg (5,104 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 2155 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2155 (A) lifts 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 2155 (A) delivers 52.9 L/min (14.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”
How does the 2155 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 52.9 L/min is high for its class — 64% above the median of 32.3 L/min across the 289 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 364 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 2155 (A) have?
The only figure for the 2155 (A) is 54.3 hp (40.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”
What engine is in a 2155 (A)?
A 2155 (A) has a John Deere 3.179 DL-017 or DL-001, a 3-cylinder 2.94 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 3.179 DL-017 or DL-001 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179.4 ci · 2.94 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”
How much will a 2155 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 2155 (A) lifts 3,616 lb (1,640 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 14.0 gpm · 52.9 L/min |
| Pressure | 2,321 psi · 160 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 3,616 lb · 1,640 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”
What transmission does a 2155 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2155 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”
How much does a 2155 (A) weigh?
A 2155 (A) weighs 5,104 lb (2,315 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,104 lb · 2,315 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.4 in · 1,889 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 132.9 in · 3,375 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 79.3 in · 2,015 mm |
| Height | 97.2 in · 2,470 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Ground clearance | 14.4 in · 365 mm |
| Front track | 49.6–79.5 in · 1,260–2,020 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 55.1–78.7 in · 1,400–2,000 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”
What oil does a 2155 (A) take, and how much?
A 2155 (A) engine takes 6.3 qt (6.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 48.6 qt · 46.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.9 qt · 4.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2155 (A)?
Within 10% of its 54.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGRIFULL 55 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1991Side by side with the 2155 (A) →
- UTB U-553 DT54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1991Side by side with the 2155 (A) →
- Fiat 55-66 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1992Side by side with the 2155 (A) →
- Fiat 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1992Side by side with the 2155 (A) →
- Fiat 55-90 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1992Side by side with the 2155 (A) →
- ZETOR 5213/5243-Turbo V/P54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1990–2004Side by side with the 2155 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 2155 (A)
Is a 2155 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 2155 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 2155 (A) have?
A 2155 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2155”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2155 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106087 · revision 871343. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document