John Deere 1550 Engine Specs
Engine Model ………………….. John Deere
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
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
JD 1550 Power Take-Off
PTO Operational Type ………………….. Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW) ………………….. 35.6 (26.4)
Clutch ………………….. Hydraulic wet disc
PTO Speed, rpm ………………….. 540, 540/1000
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm ………………….. 540/2070
John Deere 1550 Transmission
Transmission Type (Std) ………………….. 8F/4R, Synchromesh
Number of Forward Gears ………………….. 8
Number of Reverse Gears ………………….. 4
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 18.0 (29.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 9.6 (15.4)
Transmission Type (Opt) ………………….. 16F/8R
Number of Forward Gears ………………….. 16
Number of Reverse Gears ………………….. 8
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 18.0 (29.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 9.6 (15.4)
Transmission Type (Opt) ………………….. 12F/8R, Creeper
Number of Forward Gears ………………….. 12
Number of Reverse Gears ………………….. 8
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 1.0 (1.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ………………….. 1.6 (2.6)
Service Brake ………………….. Hydraulic wet disc
JD 1550 Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels ………………….. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ………………….. Front Steer
Steering System (2WD) ………………….. Manual
Steering System (4WD) ………………….. Hydrostatic power
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)
John Deere 1550 Hydraulics and Hitch
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)
JD 1550 Dimensions and Weight
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)