The John Deere 655K is a crawler loader designed for earthmoving, material handling, and site preparation applications. It combines tracked undercarriage traction with a front loader bucket for loading, grading, backfilling, and stockpile work on uneven or soft ground. The 655K is part of John Deere's K-Series crawler loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, utility, and landscaping operations. Typical features include hydrostatic drive, a durable frame, and operator controls suited for precise maneuvering in confined work areas. The model is recognized for versatility in loading and dozing tasks where wheeled loaders may have limited ground contact and stability.
General Specifications
John Deere 655K Crawler Loader General Specifications specifications
Engine Power
155.00 hp (115.59 kw) - Starting 2019
Engine Type
John Deere PowerTech PVS 6068 - Starting 2019
Weight
40,614.00 lbs (18,422.22 kg) - Starting 2019
Capacities
John Deere 655K Crawler Loader Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank - Diesel
69.50 gal (263.06 l)
Implement Hydraulic Tank
32.00 gal (121.12 l)
Shovel 1 Capacity
2.5 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 655K Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height
12.18 ft (3.71 m)
Bucket Reach - Max
3.40 ft (1.04 m)
Digging Depth
5.99 in (15.21 cm)
Ground Clearance
1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height
10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Length
22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Max Height
10.24 ft (3.12 m)
Overall Length
22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Shovel 1 Dump Height 45 Max
8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Shovel 1 Width
8.11 ft (2.47 m)
Steering Clutches And Brakes
Yes - Hydrostatic
Track Gauge - Standard
5.71 ft (1.74 m)
Track Length On Ground
95.04 ft (28.97 m)
Weight
40,614.00 lbs (18,422.22 kg)
Width
5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Driveline
John Deere 655K Crawler Loader Driveline specifications
Displacement
415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm)
Emission Rating
Interim Tier 4
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere
Engine Model
PowerTech PVX 6068
Engine Output - Net
147.60 hp (110.07 kw)
Final Drive Type
In-line Drive Motor
Ground Contact Area
9,693.80 in (24,622.25 cm)
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
Track Rollers Per Side - Std
6
Track Shoe Pitch
7.50 in (19.05 cm)
Track Shoe Width
20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Track Shoes Per Side - Std
38
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Performance
John Deere 655K Crawler Loader Performance specifications
Alternator Output
100 amps
Breakout Force - Max
33,271.80 lbs (15,091.85 kg)
Ground Bearing Pressure - Standard
10.7 psi
Pump Flow
50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Pump Type
Piston Pump - Load Sensed
Relief Pressure
3775 psi
Static Tipping Load Shovel 1
27,432.20 lbs (12,443.05 kg)
System Voltage
24 V
Weights
John Deere 655K Crawler Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
40,613.60 lbs (18,422.04 kg)
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