John Deere 2355

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2355 is a utility tractor powered by a 3.9L four-cylinder diesel engine producing 55.9 hp at 2300 rpm. Key specifications include a maximum torque of 141 lb-ft at 1616 rpm, torque rise of 34%, compression ratio of 17.8:1, and a hydraulic system with a pump delivery rate of up to 14.7 GPM. Additional details on transmission lubricant, cooling system, air/oil filters, clutch, steering, tread widths, and nominal travel speeds have been added based on the independent test results. The engine bore size has been corrected to 4.19 inches.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 55.9 hp

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator-controlled powershift

Drive Type: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD

Operating Weight: 7475 lb

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2355 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 60% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 58% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 89% 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: 4
Displacement (ci): 239 ci
Bore (in): 4.19 in
Stroke (in): 4.33 in
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 55.9 hp

Transmission

Type: Selective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator-controlled powershift
Forward Gears: 8 (for non-synchronized, partially synchronized, and power shuttle), 16 (for partial power shift)
Reverse Gears: 4 (for non-synchronized and partially synchronized), 8 (for partial power shift and power shuttle)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 7475 lb

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent or Live
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 540/1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering Type: Power or Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 13.7 qts
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1992
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II/I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 3260 lbs (Category II/I), 3370 lbs (Category II)
Operator Station Type: Roll-Gard ROPS or Sound-Gard cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Single wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals
Hydraulic System Type: Closed Center

Test Results

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

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 55.9 HP (41.7 kW) at 2500 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Rated Engine Speed: 3.43 Gal/hr (12.98 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.427 lb/hp.hr (0.260 kg/kW.h)
Standard PTO Speed: 54.7 HP (40.8 kW) at 2382 engine rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power at 6th Gear: 46.7 HP (34.8 kW) at 2140 rpm with a drawbar pull of 3975 lbs (17.68 kN) and a speed of 8.17 mph (13.14 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.513 lb/hp.hr (0.312 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.81 Hp.hr/gal (2.72 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 141 lb.-ft. (191 Nm) at 1616 rpm
Torque Rise: Engine capable of 207% torque rise at 1916 rpm

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted Through Whole Range: 3125 lbs (13.90 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate: 14.7 GPM (55.5 l/min) at minimum pressure and 13.7 GPM (51.9 l/min) at maximum hydraulic power
Hydraulic Power: 15.3 HP (11.4 kW) at delivery pressure of 1915 psi (132 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Rated PTO Speed: 16.70 Hp.hr/gal (3.29 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 3.28 Gal/hr (12.42 l/h)

NTTL. (1987). Nebraska Summary: S025 John Deere 2355 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2663