John Deere 655

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 655 is a small utility tractor that was made from 1986 to 1990. It has a 2WD chassis and uses hydrostatic power steering. This tractor is good for light farm work and yard tasks.

The 655 has a Yanmar diesel engine with 3 cylinders. It's not very powerful, with only 16 hp, but it's enough for its size. The engine is liquid-cooled and runs at a very high 3200 rpm. The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission, which means it's easy to change speeds without shifting gears. It weighs 1565 lb, which is light compared to most tractors. The 655 has a three-point hitch that can lift up to 794 lb, which is below average for tractors. It also has a PTO that can run at 540 rpm for using attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Operating Weight: 1565 lb (710 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 655 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 655 is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 655 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 655 is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 655 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Yanmar
Model
3TN66UJ
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
40 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
2.60 in (66.0 mm)
Stroke
2.53 in (64.2 mm)
Rated RPM
3200
Power Output
16 hp (11.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite (2-range)
Reverse Gears
Infinite (2-range)