John Deere 2550 Utility tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 2550 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1986.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 2550 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 2550 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany | |
| Original price | $22,000 (1983 2WD ) |
| $26,598 (1983 4WD ) | |
| Engine: | 55.38 hp 41.3 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 65.94 hp 49.2 kW |
John Deere 2550 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| ROPS Charging amps | 33 |
| Cab Charging amps | 55 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 55 |
John Deere 2550 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Two-post fixed ROPS. Canopy available. Sound-Gard cab optional with available heat and air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Pressure | 2300 psi 158.6 bar |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
| Pump flow | 13 gpm 49.2 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | load and depth control |
| Rear lift | 2735 lbs 1240 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| live (with reverser) | |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| 540/1000 OptOptional | |
| Engine RPM | 540@2382 |
Title serial numbers
| Location: | Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle. |
What year is my John Deere 2550? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 2550 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 239 ci 3.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19×4.33 inches 106 x 110 mm |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Compression | 17.4:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft 249.5 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.6 qts 12.9 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse range. Synchronized shifting between gears. | |
John Deere 2550 Dimensions
| 2WD Wheelbase | 89.2 inches 226 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 90 inches 228 cm |
| 2WD Length | 133.4 inches 338 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 61.4 inches 155 cm |
| Height (cab) | 101.4 inches 257 cm |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 24.8 inches 62 cm |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17.5 inches 44 cm |
| John Deere 2550 Weight | |
| 2WD cab Shipping | 7630 lbs 3460 kg |
| 4WD cab Shipping | 8330 lbs 3778 kg |
| 2WD ROPS Operating | 6800 lbs 3084 kg |
| Ballasted | 8485 lbs 3848 kg |
John Deere 2550 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1471 | |
| Diesel 16-speed 2WD April 11 – May 3, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1471 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 65.94 hp 49.2 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 65.53 hp 48.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 55.38 hp 41.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour |
| Gear 5L used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 48.67 lbs 22 kg |
| Gear 3L used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 2550 a good tractor?
The John Deere 2550 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 2550 take?
Check out the John Deere 2550 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 2550?
The John Deere 2550 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1986
How much horsepower is a John Deere 2550?
The 2550 engine tested at 55.38 hp
41.3 kW drawbar and 65.94 hp
49.2 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 2550 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 2550 weight ranges from 6800 to 8330 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 2550 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 2550 tractors starts at 48.67 lbs
22 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John John Deere 2550 Lift?
John Deere 2550 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 2735 lbs
1240 kg.
Where is the serial number on a John Deere 2550?
Lookup right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.