The John Deere 2550 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from the 2050 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from 1983 to 1986. The John Deere 2550 is equipped with a 3.9 L (239.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and one of three transmissions: a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, a partial power shift transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears or a power shuttle transmission with 8 forward and reverse gears.
The JD 2550 utility tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 3.9 L, 3,917 cm2, (239.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 106.0 mm (4.17 in) of the cylinder bore and 110.0 mm (4.33 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.4:1. This engine produced 73 PS (53.7 kW; 72.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm of output power.
The John Deere 2550 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, two-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cab, and 91.0 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the JD 2550 utility tractor:
- John Deere 146 loader
- John Deere 175 loader
- John Deere 240 loader
- John Deere 245 loader
John Deere 2550 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 2550 |
| Length | 3,380 mm (133.1 in) |
| Width | – |
| Height (Cab) | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Wheel base |
2WD: 2,260 mm (89.0 in) 2WD: 2,280 mm (90.0 in) |
| Ground clearance |
2WD: 620 mm (24.4 in) 2WD: 440 mm (17.5 in) |
| Weight (ballasted) | 3,850 kg (8,490 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 91.0 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Two-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cab |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.9 L, 3,917 cm2, (239.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 106.0 mm X 110.0 mm (4.17 in X 4.33 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.4:1 |
| Horsepower | 73 PS (53.7 kW; 72.0 HP) at 2,500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Coolant capacity: | 12.9 L (13.6 US. qt, 11.4 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Final drive | Differential lock: rear standard |
| Transmission model | Top-Shaft Synchronized |
| Transmission type | Partially synchronized |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.3 kmh (17 mph) Reverse: 12.2 (7.6 mph) |
| Transmission model | Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 28.6 kmh (17.8 mph) Reverse: 12.9 (8 mph) |
| Transmission model | Direction Reverser |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle |
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 7.50-16 (2WD), 11.2-24 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 16.9-30 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | II/I |
| Control type | Load and depth control |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | 1,240 kg (2,735 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent or live (with reverser) |
| Rear PTO speed | 540, 540/1,000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |
| Pressure | 2300 psi (158.6 bar) |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
| Pump flow | 13.0 gpm (49.2 lpm) |