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John Deere 2355 Specs ( 1987-1992 )

Name: John Deere 2355
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John Deere 2355 Diesel

Max Drawbar HP 46.7 hp

Max Pull 6,195 lbs

Max Torque 141 lb-ft

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Overview

The John Deere 2355 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany, from 1987 to 1992. It features a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 64 hp and was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with optional equipment including a front-end loader and a Sound-Gard cab.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 025, the 2355 delivered a maximum PTO power of 55.9 hp and reached a maximum pull of 6,195 lbs at the drawbar.

Transmission Systems: The tractor was available with several transmission configurations, ranging from an 8-speed non-synchronized Collar Shift to a 16-speed partial power shift Hi-Lo TSS version.

Chassis and Weight Specifications: The machine sits on an 89.7-inch wheelbase and has a shipping weight that varies from 5,965 lbs for a 2WD ROPS unit to 7,552 lbs for a 4WD cab-equipped model.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany / Original price was $21,000 in 1992
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	22.2 gal (84.0 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm)
Compression	17.8:1
Coolant capacity	13.7 qts (13.0 L)
Description	John Deere / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	239 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity	10.6 qts (10.0 L)
Power	64 hp (47.7 kW)
Rated RPM	2500 (CST)
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (claimed)	47 hp (35.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	46.7 hp (34.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	55 hp (41.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	55.9 hp (41.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	dry disc / dry disc / dry disc
Description	Four gears with two forward and one reverse range. / Four gears (1-4) with two ranges (I-II) and reverse range. Optional creeper range provides 12 forward and 8 reverse speeds. / Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission. / Adds a hydraulic reverse to the CST transmission.
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and reverse
Transmission	John Deere Collar Shift (CST) / John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) / John Deere Hi-Lo Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) / John Deere Collar Shift Reverser
Type	non-synchronized / partially synchronized / partial power shift / power shuttle
Transmission type	8-speed non-synchronized / 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 8-speed power shuttle
Transmission type	8-speed non-synchronized / 8-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partial power shift / 8-speed power shuttle

Mechanical

Description	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional Sound-Gard cab.
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	power

Hydraulics

Pressure	2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Total flow	13 gpm (49.2 lpm)
Type	closed center
Valves	1 to 3

Hitch

Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift	3372 lbs (1529 kg)
Rear lift	3269 lbs (1482 kg)
Rear Type	II/I

PTO

Rear PTO	live *Two-stage clutch
Rear PTO Type	540

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	400
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	55
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase	89.7 inches (227 cm)
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-28
Weight	5965 to 7552 pounds
Wheelbase	89.7 inches (227 cm)
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-28

2355 Serial Number Location

Description	Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

2355 Serial Numbers

1987	600000
1988	624800
1989	653366
1990	685855
1991	717916
1992	746510
1993	775104
1994	803700
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

John Deere 2355 Weight

2WD cab Shipping	6945 lbs (3150 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	5965 lbs (2705 kg)
4WD cab Shipping	7552 lbs (3425 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	6637 lbs (3010 kg)

John Deere 2355 attachments

Description	front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 025

Description	Diesel 8-speed 2WDAugust 1987 - 1987, / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour)
Max power	46.7 hp (34.8 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	55.9 hp (41.7 kW)

References

Description

Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1987, by John Deere / Utility Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1988, by John Deere / Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere / Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere / Utility Tractors 53 to 64 HP published in 1987, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere / 40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1991, by John Deere / The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere

Speeds

Description	With 14.9-24 rear tires.

Variants

2355N	narrow

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Nebraska Summary 025

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Test Date: July to August, 1987

Location: DLG Testing Station for Agricultural Machinery, Max-Eyth-Weg 1 D-6114 Grosz-Umstadt, West Germany

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

55.90 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

54.70 hp

@ 540 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	141 lb.ft (191 Nm) @ 1616 RPM
Torque Rise	20%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	55.90	41.70	2500	567	3.43	12.98
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	54.70	40.80	2382	540	3.28	12.42

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
55.90	2500	3.43	0.43	16.34	N/A
48.40	2544	3.09	0.45	15.63	N/A
36.60	2566	2.60	0.50	14.11	N/A
24.50	2576	2.13	0.61	11.47	N/A
12.30	2592	1.68	0.95	7.36	N/A
N/A	2616	1.23	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip
Maximum Power 6th (2 II) Gear	46.70	34.80	2,140	10	8.17	13.14	4.60
75% of Pull at Maximum Power 6th (2 II) ...	36.50	27.20	1,620	7	8.46	13.61	3.40
50% of Pull at Maximum Power 6th (2 II) ...	24.80	18.50	1,080	5	8.61	13.85	2.30
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 7th ...	36.50	27.20	1,605	7	8.52	13.71	3.40
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed 7th ...	24.50	18.30	1,075	5	8.53	13.73	2.20

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Barometer Hpa	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Temp C Air Dry Bulb	Temp C Cooling Med	Temp F Air Dry Bulb	Temp F Cooling Med
2nd Gear (2 I)	31.50	23.50	6,195	27.55	1.91	3.07	15.00	98.80	29.26	2568	11.12	0.39	2.19	0.64	20	78	68	172
3rd Gear (3 I)	42.80	31.90	5,740	25.54	2.80	4.50	13.80	98.80	29.26	2497	12.54	0.34	2.47	0.56	20	81	68	178
4th Gear (4 I)	44.80	33.40	4,085	18.18	4.11	6.62	9.20	98.80	29.26	2501	13.15	0.33	2.59	0.54	21	81	70	178
5th Gear (1 II)	45.90	34.20	3,075	13.68	5.59	8.99	6.70	98.80	29.26	2499	13.50	0.32	2.66	0.53	21	80	70	176
6th Gear (2 II)	46.70	34.80	2,140	9.53	8.17	13.14	4.60	98.80	29.26	2501	13.81	0.31	2.72	0.51	21	81	70	178

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical
Displacement	239 cu in (3920 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.8
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	standard
Steering	power assist
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	12 forward (17.67 mph max)
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	3,075 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Transmission	John Deere Renogear Hydro J 20A

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	16.9-30
Front Tires	7.50-16
Height of Drawbar	19.70 in (500 mm)

John Deere 2355 Specs ( 1987-1992 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

2355 Serial Number Location

2355 Serial Numbers

John Deere 2355 Weight

John Deere 2355 attachments

Nebraska Tractor Test 025

References

Speeds

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks