Front left studio view of 655 P-Tier Crawler Loader

655 P-Tier

The John Deere 655 P-Tier Crawler Loader offers seamless operator comfort with a spacious, ergonomic cab and advanced electro-hydraulic controls, boasting superior fuel efficiency, reliability, and performance for a variety of construction tasks.

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 116 kW (155 hp) at 1,700 rpm
  • Operating Weight: 18 422 kg (40,614 lb.)
  • Heaped Capacity: 1.6–1.9 m³ (2.1–2.4 cu yd)
  • Breakout Force: 148 kN (33,271 lbf)
Achieve Comfort and Productivity in a Spacious Cab
Interior of a crawler loader operator cab showing a padded seat with armrests, control panels, joysticks, levers, foot pedals, and storage areas

The crawler loader features a spacious, quiet cab designed to enhance operator comfort and productivity. With extensive legroom, wide doorways, and user-friendly latches, operators can easily enter and exit. The cab is equipped with an air-suspension seat, air conditioning, and conveniences like a power port and AM/FM radio.

Enhance Uptime with Serviceability Features
Studio close-up of the tilt-out grille on a 655K crawler loader

John Deere's innovative design enhances serviceability with easy-access service doors and onboard diagnostics. The Quad-Coolâ„¢ cooling system simplifies maintenance by preventing debris build-up and offering accessible sides for cleaning. Engineers prioritized uptime by making it simple to perform daily service checks and maintenance tasks quickly and efficiently.

Electrohydraulic (EH) Control System
Close-up of a crawler loader cab showing a multi‑button joystick, a secondary control lever, and a red-handled lever mounted on a dark panel

The machine’s state-of-the-art EH controls offer intuitive management of hydraulic and transmission functionalities. Operators benefit from smooth, responsive, single-lever steering, setting new efficiency standards. This system includes multiple configuration options to fit various operator styles, enhancing productivity with less operator fatigue.

Description: 655 P-Tier
Engine
ManufacturerJohn Deere
ModelPowerTech PVS 6068
Non-road emission standardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV
Displacement414 cu in.
SAE net rated power at 1700 rpm155 hp
Net peak tourque at 1400 rpm508 lb-ft
AspirationTurbocharged with charge air cooler
Air cleanerDual-stage dry tube with tangential unloader
Cooling
Fan typeVariable-speed suction fan with automatic reversing
Engine coolant rating-34 degrees
Engine radiator10.2 fins per inch
Powertrain
Transmission typeAutomatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
System relief pressure6650 psi
Travel speeds forward6.2 mph
Travel speeds reverse6.2 mph
Travel speeds maximum (optional)6.2 psi
Steering optionsSingle-lever steering, speed, direction control and counterrotation
Final drives typeDouble-reduction, planetary final drives transfer torque loads over three gear sets
Final drives total ratio46.41 - 1
Drawbar pull weight maximum54500 lb.
Drawbar pull weight at 1.2 mph30000 lb.
Drawbar pull weight at 1.9 km/h133.4 kN
Drawbar pull weight at 2.0 mph18100 lb.
Drawbar pull weight at 3.2 km/h80.5 kN
BrakesDecelerator/brake pedal; automatic power management with manual override for matching ground speed to available engine power
Service brakesHydrostatic (dynamic) braking stops the machine whenever direction-control lever is moved to neutral or whenever the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel
Service brakes typeHydraulic
Parking brakesExclusive safety feature engages wet, multiple-disc brakes whenever the engine stops, whenever the decelerator is depressed to the end of travel, or whenever the park lock lever is placed in the upward position or the transmission control lever is placed in the neutral position and motion is detected; machine cannot be driven with brake applied, reducing wear-out or need for adjustment; spring-applied, hydraulic release
Hydraulics
Hydraulics typeLoad sense, piston pump
Hydraulics pump flow50 gpm
System relief pressure3775 psi
Differential pressure275 psi
Maximum flow at unloaded high idle52 gpm
ControlDual-axis joystick with optional MP bucket function or 2 or 3 lever stackable
Cylinders
Cylinders typeHeat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel pivot pins with replaceable bushings
Lift cylinders bore4.9 in.
Lift cylinders rod diameter2.8 in.
Lift cylinders stroke29.8 in.
Bucket dump cylinder bore6.3 in.
Bucket dump cylinder rod diameter3.7 in.
Bucket dump cylinder stroke19.4 in.
Electrical
Voltage24 V
Number of 12-V batteries2
Battery capacity950 CCA
Reserve capacity time190 min.
Alternator rating cab100 amp
Alternator rating canopy100 amp
LightsHalogen cab mounted forward facing (two), rear-mounted (two), engine compartment (one)
Undercarriage
Tracks typeTrack frame with front and rear track guides and sprocket guards; John Deere undercarriage features deep-heat-treated, sealed and lubricated track links and through-hardened, sealed and lubricated rollers for maximum wear resistance; sprockets are segmented
Track gauge68.5 in.
Grouser width20 in.
ChainSealed and lubricated
Shoes per side38
Track rollers per side6
Track length on ground95 in.
Ground contact area 20-in. grouser width3816 sq in.
Ground contact area 22-in. grouser width4191 sq in.
Ground pressure 20-in. grouser width (GP bucket)10.7 psi
Ground pressure 22-in. grouser width (GP bucket)9.8 psi
Ground pressure 20-in. grouser width (MP bucket)10.8 psi
Ground pressure 22-in. grouser width (MP bucket)9.9 psi
Track pitch7.5 in.
Oscillation at front roller +/-1.4 in.
Bucket
Bucket typeGeneral purpose with teeth and multi-purpose with teeth
General purpose bucket (with teeth) width8, 1 ft, in.
General purpose bucket (with teeth) capacity heaped2.4 cu yd
General purpose bucket (with teeth) weight2665 lb.
General purpose bucket (with teeth) breakout force33271 lbf
General purpose bucket (with teeth) static tipping load27432 lb.
Multi-purpose bucket (with teeth) width8, 1 ft, in.
Multi-purpose bucket (with teeth) capacity heaped2.1 cu yd
Multi-purpose bucket (with teeth) bucket weight3262 lb.
Multi-purpose bucket (with teeth) breakout force33271 lbf
Multi-purpose bucket (with teeth) static tipping load26861 lb.
Multi-purpose bucket (with teeth) maximum clamping force18731 lbf
Operator Station
StandardRollover Protection Structure (ROPS) (ISO 3471 - 2008) right-hand
Serviceability
Fuel tank capacity with lockable cap69.5 gal.
Cooling system with recovery tank capacity8 gal.
Engine oil capacity with filter6.5 gal.
Hydraulic reservoir capacity with filter32.1 gal.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) reservoir capacity2.2 gal.
Final drive inner final drive capacity2.5 gal.
Final drive outer planetary capacity4 gal.
Operating Weights
Base weight40614 lb.
Optional cab pressurizer and heater/air-conditionerIn base
Optional lift-cylinder guards41 lb.
Optional full-length rock guards398 lb.
Optional final drive trash guards155 lb.
Optional clam cylinder protection for MP bucket110 lb.
Optional retrieval hitch136 lb.
Optional 22-in. double-bar grousers265 lb.
Machine Dimensions
Overall height10, 3 ft, in.
Tread depth with double-bar grouser1.4 in.
Length to front of track16, 2 ft, in.
Overall length with bucket and teeth22, 1 ft, in.
Track gauge5, 9 ft, in.
Ground clearance (excludes grouser height)15.6 in.
Dumping Height at 45 degrees105 in.
Reach at 45 degrees41 in.
Maximum operating height193.7 in.
Maximum height of hinge pin146.1 in.
Width of bucket8, 1 ft, in.
Overall length (with MP bucket and teeth)21, 9 ft, in.
Dumping height at 45 degrees (bucket)106.3 in.
Dumping height at 45 degrees (blade)130.9 in.
Reach at 45 degrees (bucket)36.6 in.
Reach at 45 degrees (blade)15 in.
Maximum digging depth below grade8.1 in.
Maximum operating height (open)224.4 in.
Maximum operating height (closed)193.7 in.
Maximum height of hinge pin12, 2 ft, in.
Height of hinge pin, transport15.7 in.
Width of opening44.7 in.
Rear Ripper
Rear ripper typeMulti-shank (three) radial ripper with ESCO ripper tips
Rear ripper weight1863 lb.
Ground clearance below toolbar8.5 in.
Ripping width5, 9 ft, in.
Toolbar width76.4 in.
Lifting height29.1 in.
Ripping depth10.2 in.
Additional overall length, raised26.2 in.
Additional overall length, lowered27 in.
Distance between teeth2, 10 ft, in.
Approach angle, ripper raised15 degrees

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