John Deere 655 Specs ( 1986-1990 )
Overview
The John Deere 655 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1986 to 1990 in Horicon, Wisconsin, featuring a Yanmar 0.7L 3-cylinder diesel engine. It utilizes a Sunstrand Series 17 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears across two ranges. The machine was manufactured in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with a standard weight ranging between 1565 and 1635 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Yanmar diesel engine is rated at 16 hp at 3200 RPM and delivers a claimed 10.6 hp at the independent PTO, which supports both 540 RPM rear and 2100 RPM mid outputs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 4 gpm of flow at 2050 psi, the tractor features a rear lift capacity of 785 lbs measured 24 inches behind the hitch.
Chassis and Mechanical Design:
The tractor is built on a 51-inch wheelbase with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a Roll-Gard ROPS that was available with optional weather enclosures or high-clearance canopies.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $10,000 in 1990 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | Yanmar 0.7L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.598x2.528 inches (66 x 64 mm) |
| Compression | 22.4:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Description | Yanmar 3TN66UJ / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 40.2 ci (0.7 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1400-3425 |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 10.6 hp (7.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Oil type | Hy-Gard Low-Viscosity |
| Transmission | Sunstrand Series 17 |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Optional canopy and high ROPS with extra headroom. Optional weather enclosure. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 2.25 qts (2.1 L) |
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| Fuel | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2050 psi (141.3 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4 gpm (15.1 lpm) |
| Total flow | 4 gpm (15.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 785 lbs (356 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I OptOptional |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@3200 / 2100@3200 |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 491 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 11 inches (27 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 1565 lbs (709 kg) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 8.9 inches (22 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 1635 lbs (741 kg) |
| Height (hood) | 50.9 inches (129 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 74.2 inches (188 cm) |
| Length | 83.9 inches (213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Width | 40.6 inches (min) (103 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 7.2-16 |
| Front tire | 4.00-12 |
| Weight | 1565 to 1635 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 7.2-16 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-16 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5-12. Rear: 7.2-16 |
| Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 / 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 27x10.50-15 / 31x12.50-15 |
655 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 655, below the PTO shaft. |
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655 Serial Numbers
| 1986 | 360001 |
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| 1987 | 420001 |
| 1988 | 475001 |
| 1989 | 600001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 655 attachments
| Description | 50" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader |
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References
| Description | Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere / Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1987, by John Deere / Hydrostatic Diesel Tractors published in 1988, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 51 and 52 Loaders (OMTY20793) published in 1986 / Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM70367) published in 1986 / Operator's Manual 655, 755 and 855 Tractors (OMM75873) published in 1988 / Operator's Manual 655, 755, 855 and 955 Tractors (OMM92614) published in 1990 / Technical Manual 655, 755, 855, 955, 756 and 856 Compact Utility Tractors (TM1360) published in 1996 |
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