John Deere 2155

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2155 is a utility tractor with a 3-cylinder, 179 ci, liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 46.7 hp and 2500 RPM. It features an 8-speed collar shift transmission, power steering, and single wet disc hydraulically operated brakes. The tractor has a maximum torque of 120 lb-ft (163 Nm) and a torque rise of 25%. The hydraulic system delivers a maximum force of 2250 lbs, with a pump delivery rate of 14.1 GPM at minimum pressure and 13.4 GPM at 1915 psi, providing 14.9 HP (11.1 kW) of hydraulic power. The PTO operates at 567 RPM at rated engine speed and 540 RPM at 2382 engine RPM. The unladen operating weight is 5105 lbs, and the maximum sound level is 94.5 dB(A).

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 46.7

Transmission: 8-speed (collar shift)

Operating Weight: 5105

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 2490 lbs

John Deere 2155 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 53% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 41% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 88% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 179
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 46.7

Transmission

Type: 8-speed (collar shift)
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: Unknown
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 5105

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Live or independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 567
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 10.6
Front Tire Diameter (in): 16
Front Tire Width (in): 6.5
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 28
Rear Tire Width (in): 13.6/16.9 (depending on 2WD/4WD)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 1992
Hitch Type: Three-point hitch
Hitch Category: II/I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2490 lbs
Operator Station Type: Roll-Gard ROPS
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Single wet disc hydraulically operated
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: June to July, 1987

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 45.6 HP (34.0 kW) at 2500 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 2.97 Gal/hr (11.26 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.459 lb/hp.hr (0.279 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Drawbar Power: 37.4 HP (27.9 kW) at 6.7 mph (10.8 km/h) with a drawbar pull of 1815 lbs (8.08 kN)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Power: 0.559 lb/hp.hr (0.340 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.69 Hp.hr/gal (2.50 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 120 lb.-ft. (163 Nm) at 1199 rpm
Torque Rise: 25%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 2250 lbs (10.00 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 14.1 GPM (53.3 l/min) at minimum pressure
Hydraulic Power: 14.9 HP (11.1 kW) at delivery pressure of 1915 psi (132 bar)

Sound Level

Maximum Sound Level in 6th Gear: 94.5 dB(A)

NTTL.(1987).Nebraska Summary: S024 John Deere 2155 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2664