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Years in Production / 1983–1987
John Deere
2255
Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 2255.
55hp
Engine estimate · from PTO
2WD Only
Drive
1983–1987
Production years
John Deere
Manufacturer
2255 / 01
At a glance
Overview
1983 - 1987
2050 Series
Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Production
Orchard/Vineyard tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Manufacturer
- John Deere
- Original Price
- $16,842 (1983 )
- Original Price
- $18,000 (1987 )
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Low-profile ROPS available.
- Differential Lock
- mechanical rear
- Steering
- power assist
Hydraulics
- Type
- closed center
- Valves
- 1
- Pump Flow
- 13 gpm49.2 lpm
Hitch
- Rear Type
- II/I
- Control
- load and depth control
- Rear Lift
- 2,020 lbs916 kg
Pto
- Rear Pto
- independent
- Rear Pto
- live (with reverser)
- Rear Type
- 540
Electrical
- Ground
- negative
- Charging System
- alternator
- Charging Amps
- 33
- Battery Volts
- 12
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Under the hood
Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
- Displacement
- 179 ci2.9 L
- Bore Stroke
- 4.19x4.33 inches106 x 110 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Rated Rpm
- 2500
- Operating Rpm
- 1500-2500
- Starter Volts
- 12
- Coolant Capacity
- 11 qts10.4 L
- Fuel Type
- diesel
- Cylinders
- 3
- Cooling
- liquid-cooled
Engine Options
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
- Fuel Tank
- 19.5 gal73.8 L
2255 / 03
Gears & controls
Transmission (Option 1)
Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears.
- Transmission
- John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized
- Transmission Type
- partially synchronized
- Gears
- 8 forward and 4 reverse
- Speeds Description
- With orchard 18.4-16.1 rear tires. Vineyard model with 14.9-24 tires would be 15% faster.
Transmission (Option 2)
The Hi-Low adds a hydraulic power shift to the standard TSS transmission. A left-hand lever enables a clutchless shift between direct (high) range and a lower range.
- Transmission
- John Deere Hi-Lo TSS
- Transmission Type
- partial power shift
- Gears
- 16 forward and 8 reverse
- Speeds Description
- With orchard 18.4-16.1 rear tires. Vineyard model with 14.9-24 tires would be 15% faster.
Transmission (Option 3)
The Direction Reverser transmission provides clutchless hydraulic shuttle shifting using a left-hand reverser lever. Reverser not available with 4WD or cab.
- Transmission
- John Deere Direction Reverser
- Transmission Type
- power shuttle
- Gears
- 8 forward and reverse
Transmission Options
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed power shuttle
2255 / 04
Size. Stance. Footprint.
Dimensions
- Length
- 132.6 in336 cm
- Width
- 59 in149 cm
- Height
- 55.4 in140 cm
- Wheelbase
- 75 in190 cm
- Front tread
- 44 in111 cm
- Rear tread
- 44 in111 cm
Dimensions And Tires
- Wheelbase
- 75 inches190 cm
- Weight
- 5090 to 5115 pounds
- Front Tire
- 9.5-15
- Rear Tire
- 18.4-16.1 (Orchard)
Tires And Tracks
- Standard Tires Ag
- Front: 9.5-15. Rear: 18.4-16.1 (Orchard)
- Standard Tires Ag
- Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-24 (Vineyard)
- Rear Ag
- 14.9-24
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