John Deere 2555

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 2555 is a utility tractor equipped with a non-synchronized 8-speed transmission and a 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 66.0 hp at 2500 rpm. Independent test results show a maximum torque of 164 lb-ft at 1405 rpm. The unladen operating weight is 7300 lbs, with a rear weight distribution of 5040 lbs and front weight of 2260 lbs. Key hydraulic performance figures include a maximum force of 3325 lbs, pump delivery rate of 14.7 GPM at minimum pressure, and hydraulic power of 15.7 hp at 1985 psi delivery pressure. Fuel consumption at maximum power is 4.03 gal/hr.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 66.0

Transmission: Non-synchronized (collar shift) 8-speed

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 7300 (unladen)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 2555 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 69% 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: Natural (for CST transmission option) or Turbocharged (for TSS transmission option)
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 239
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 66.0

Transmission

Type: Non-synchronized (collar shift) 8-speed
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 7300 (unladen)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Front: Independent, Rear: Live or independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540 or 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000 (front), 540 (rear with CST transmission) or 540/1000 (rear with TSS transmission)
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 13.7
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agriculture
Manufacture - End Year: 1992
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II/I or II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 3,265 lbs or 3,370 lbs
Operator Station Type: ROPS or Sound-Gard cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: August 1987

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 66.0 HP (49.2 kW) at 2500 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.03 Gal/hr (15.25 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.426 lb/hp.hr (0.259 kg/kW.h)
Standard Power Take-off Speed (540 rpm): 64.8 HP (48.1 kW) at 2382 engine rpm

Varying Power and Fuel Consumption

57.0 HP (42.5 kW) at 2536 rpm: 3.48 Gal/hr (13.19 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.427 lb/hp.hr (0.260 kg/kW.h)
43.2 HP (32.2 kW) at 2562 rpm: 2.86 Gal/hr (10.83 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.462 lb/hp.hr (0.281 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Torque: 164 lb.-ft. (222 Nm) at 1405 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power (5th Gear): 51.5 HP (38.4 kW) with a drawbar pull of 3496 lbs (15.56 kN) and a speed of 5.66 mph (9.11 km/h), slip: 7.8%
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.498 lb/hp.hr (0.303 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.86 Hp.hr/gal (2.73 kW.h/l)

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted Through Whole Range: 3325 lbs (14.80 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure: 14.7 GPM (55.5 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 15.7 HP (11.7 kW) at delivery pressure of 1985 psi (137 Bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 16.50 Hp.hr/gal (3.25 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 3.92 Gal/hr (14.85 l/h) at 2382 rpm

NTTL.(1987).Nebraska Summary: S027 John Deere 2555 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2661