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FeatureJohn Deere 2550TractorDavid Brown 1212Tractor
Tractor TypeUtility TractorUtility Tractor
Horsepower53.7 kW52.9 kW
Weight3850.0 kg3050.0 kg
Lift Capacity1240.0 kg1995.0 kg
Transmission TypePower shuttlePartial power shift
Length338.0 cm363.0 cm
Pump Flow49.2 LPM26.1 LPM
Years Made1983-19861971-1976
Engine ModelJohn DeereDavid Brown
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement3917 cc3589 cc
Bore10.59 cm10.01 cm
Stroke11.00 cm11.40 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependent or liveIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540, 540/1.000 RPM540 /1.000 RPM
Rated RPM2500 RPM2300 RPM
Compression Ratio17.4:117.0:1
Battery12 V12 V, 96Ah
StarterElectricElectric
Height257.0 cm266.0 cm
Wheelbase228.0 cm226.0 cm
Ground Clearance44.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity91.0 l80.6 l
Coolant Capacity12.9 l14.0 l
Transmission ModelDirection ReverserHydra-Shift
Final DriveDifferential lock: rear standard—
Gears8 forward and reverse12 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed12.9 km/h11.3 km/h
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential mechanical drum
Drawbar CategoryII/III
Cabin TypeTwo-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cabOpen operator station or Cab
Hitch TypeLoad and depth control—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 7.50-16 , 11.2-24Ag: 7.50-16
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-30Ag: 13.6-38
Hydraulic TypeClosed centerOpen center
Working Pressure158.6 bar137.9 bar
Valves1 or 2—
Oil Capacity—7.5 l
Transmission Oil Capacity—35.0 l
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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