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John Deere 1550 Tractor
The
John Deere 1550 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive utility tractor. This model
was manufactured from 1987 to 1994. The JD 1550 tractor is powered by 179.4
cubic inches (2.9 L) John Deere 3179DL 4-cycle three-cylinder liquid cooled
diesel engine with a maximum power of 43.4 Hp (32.4 kW) and 152 Nm (112.5 lb-ft)
of max torque at 1500 rev/min.
The John Deere 1550 is fitted with 3 transmission options:
8x4 synchromesh transmission, 16x8 partial powershift transmission, or 12x8
creeper transmission.
The maximum speed (forward/reverse): 18 mph (29
km/h) and 9.6 mph (15.4 km/h).
The closed center hydraulic system includes a
variable displacement pump with a flow of 5.8 gpm (22 lpm). The hydraulic
pressure is 190 bar (2755 psi). The 2-wheel drive models are equipped with
6.50x16 front tires and 12.4x36 rear tires. The 11.2x24 front tires and 14.9x28
rear tires are used for tractors with 4-wheel drive. The wheelbase is 80.7"
(2040 mm) for models with 2WD (4x2) and 81" (2050 mm) for models with 4WD (4x4).
Engine Model |
John Deere 3179 DL |
Engine Type |
4 cycle three-cylinder liquid cooled diesel |
Number of Cylinders |
3 |
Displacement, cu in (L) |
179.4 (2.9) |
Engine Bore, in (mm) |
4.19 (107.0) |
Engine Stroke, in (mm) |
4.33 (110.0) |
Aspiration |
Natural |
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) |
43.4 (32.4) |
Rated Engine Speed, rpm |
2300 |
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) |
152 (112) |
Torque Speed, rpm |
1300 |
Compression |
16.7:1 |
Firing Order |
1-2-3 |
Air Cleaner |
Dry type |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) |
20.5 (78.0) |
Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
Charging System |
Alternator |
Alternator Rating, Amps |
55 |
Battery Rating, Ah |
88 |
PTO Operational Type |
Independent |
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) |
35.6 (26.4) |
PTO Clutch Type |
Hydraulic wet disc |
PTO Speed, rpm |
540, 540/1000 |
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm |
540/2070 |
Transmission Type |
Synchromesh |
Gearbox Type |
8F/4R |
Number of Forward Gears |
8 |
Number of Reverse Gears |
4 |
Clutch Type |
Dry disc |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
18.0 (29.0) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
9.6 (15.4) |
Transmission Type |
Partial powershift |
Gearbox Type |
16F/8R |
Number of Forward Gears |
16 |
Number of Reverse Gears |
8 |
Clutch Type |
Dry disc |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
18.0 (29.0) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
9.6 (15.4) |
Transmission Type |
Creeper |
Gearbox Type |
12F/8R |
Number of Forward Gears |
12 |
Number of Reverse Gears |
8 |
Clutch Type |
Dry disc |
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
1.0 (1.7) |
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
1.6 (2.6) |
Drive Wheels |
2WD/4WD |
Steering Configuration |
Front Steer |
Steering System (2WD) |
Manual |
Steering System (4WD) |
Hydrostatic power |
Service Brake |
Hydraulic wet disc |
Front Tire Size (2WD) |
6.50-16 |
Rear Tire Size (2WD) |
12.4-36 |
Front Tire Size (4WD) |
11.2-24 |
Rear Tire Size (4WD) |
14.9-28 |
Front Tread (2WD), in (mm) |
49.6-80.9 (1250-2048) |
Front Tread (4WD), in (mm) |
53.2-77.6 (1350-1970) |
Rear Tread, in (mm) |
51.2-78.7 (1300-1990) |
Hydraulic System Type |
Closed center |
Implement Pump Type |
Variable displacement pump |
Implement Pump Flow (Std), gpm (Lpm) |
5.8 (22.0) |
Implement Pump Flow (Opt), gpm (Lpm) |
11.6 (43.9) |
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) |
190 (2755) |
3-Point Hitch Category |
2/1 |
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) |
5283 (2396) |
Wheelbase (2WD), in (mm) |
80.7 (2040) |
Wheelbase (4WD), in (mm) |
81 (2050) |
Length, in (mm) |
147.8 (3750) |
Height, in (mm) |
95.8 (2430) |
Overall Width, in (mm) |
65.4 (1660) |
Ground Clearance, in (mm) |
21 (530) |
Weight (Cab, 2WD), lb (kg) |
5820 (2640) |
Weight (Cab, 4WD), lb (kg) |
6690 (3035) |
Weight (ROPS, 2WD), lb (kg) |
5470 (2480) |
Weight (ROPS, 4WD), lb (kg) |
6360 (2885) |
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