John Deere

2550

Farm tractor · 1983–1986 · 72 hp

The John Deere 2550 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1983 to 1986. It features a John Deere engine, and two-post fixed steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 8 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineJohn Deere
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement239 ci (3.9 L)
Bore4.19 in (106 mm)
Stroke4.33 in (110 mm)
Compression Ratio17.4
Power PTO65.94 hp (49.2 kW)
Power Drawbar55.38 hp (41.3 kW)
Torque Peak184 lb-ft (249.5 Nm)
Torque Peak1,400 RPM
Air Cleanerdual paper elements
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity8.9 qts (8.4 L)
Coolant Capacity13.6 qts (12.9 L)
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Rated2,500 RPM
Idle1500-2500 RPM
Firing Order1-3-4-2
Oil Change Interval Hours100

Transmission

Transmission Typepartially synchronized
Transmission ModelTop-Shaft Synchronized
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity52.8 qts (50 L)
Available Options8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed power shuttle, 12-speed partially synchronized

Hydraulics

Typeclosed center
Pump Flow13 gpm (49.2 lpm)
Pressure2,300 psi (158.6 bar)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent

Hitch

Rear TypeII/I
Rear Lift2,735 lbs (1,240 kg)
Hitch Controlload and depth control

Dimensions

Length133.4 in (338 cm)
Height61.4 in (155 cm)
Height Cab101.4 in (257 cm)
Wheelbase90 in (228 cm)

Weight

Operating6,800 lbs (3,084 kg)
Ballasted8,485 lbs (3,848 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag11.2-24, 13.6-24, 9.5-24
Rear Ag16.9-30, 15.5-38, 16.9-28

Fuel

Capacity24 gal (90.8 L)

Steering

Typetwo-post fixed

Cab

CabSound-Gard optional with available heat and air-conditioning

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ModelTypeWidthMin HP
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Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"55 hp
Bush Hog BH410 variant 1Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3672Rotary Cutters72"60 hp
Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PTRotary Cutters84"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PTRotary Cutters120"60 hp
BEFCO RHD-484Rotary Cutters84"60 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.