- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1984–1992
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 2555 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere 4.239 DL-008 or TL-006 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 76.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
76.0 hp
56.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”, 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
- 7,110 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,371 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
John Deere 2555 (A) specs: key facts
The John Deere 2555 (A) was built from 1984 to 1992.
The John Deere 2555 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 56.7 kW (76.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 2555 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The John Deere 2555 (A) has a John Deere 4.239 DL-008 or TL-006 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.92 L diesel unit.
The John Deere 2555 (A) weighs 3,225 kg (7,110 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 2555 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 2555 (A) lifts 1,529 kg (3,371 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”
How does the 2555 (A) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,529 kg is low for its class — 47% below the median of 2,900 kg across the 312 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 399 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 409 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 2555 (A) have?
The only figure for the 2555 (A) is 76.0 hp (56.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”
What engine is in a 2555 (A)?
A 2555 (A) has a John Deere 4.239 DL-008 or TL-006, a 4-cylinder 3.92 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | John Deere 4.239 DL-008 or TL-006 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 239.2 ci · 3.92 L |
| Injection | direct injection method with hanging valves |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”
How much will a 2555 (A) lift?
A 2555 (A) lifts 3,371 lb (1,529 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,336 psi · 230 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,371 lb · 1,529 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,382 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”
What transmission does a 2555 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2555 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry LuK single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet annular piston disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”
How much does a 2555 (A) weigh?
A 2555 (A) weighs 7,110 lb (3,225 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,110 lb · 3,225 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89.7 in · 2,279 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 145.0 in · 3,683 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 89.4 in · 2,270 mm |
| Height | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 in · 410 mm |
| Front track | 59.1–78.7 in · 1,500–2,000 mm |
| Rear track | 59.8–96.1 in · 1,520–2,440 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”
What oil does a 2555 (A) take, and how much?
A 2555 (A) engine takes 10.6 qt (10.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 48.6 qt · 46.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.6 qt · 5.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2555 (A)?
Within 10% of its 76.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 390 (A)76.0 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1997Side by side with the 2555 (A) →
- Landini 8800 (DT)75.9 hp engine, claimed · 1987–2000Side by side with the 2555 (A) →
- AGRIFULL Tornado 80 (DT)75.9 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 2555 (A) →
- Ford 670075.9 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1981Side by side with the 2555 (A) →
- Hürlimann 770075.9 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1978Side by side with the 2555 (A) →
- CASE-INTERNATIONAL 4220 (DT)75.9 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1998Side by side with the 2555 (A) →
Common questions about the John Deere 2555 (A)
Is a 2555 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 2555 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 2555 (A) have?
A 2555 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 2555”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 2555 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-106168 · revision 872414. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document