John Deere 655K Crawler Loaders
John Deere 655K
Average price
$170,390
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere 655K is a crawler loader designed for construction loading and material handling. It combines an operating weight of 8,244 kg (18,170 lb) with 107 kW (145 hp) from a John Deere PowerTechâ„¢ PVX 6068 engine, and it was built to EPA Interim Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB emissions standards. Production ran from 2015 to 2023 in the United States.
The machine uses an automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive with single-lever steering, speed, direction control, and counterrotation. Its loader setup includes a 1.9 m³ (2.5 cu yd) heaped bucket capacity and a load sense, piston pump hydraulic system with 189 L/min (49.9 gpm) pump flow, supporting material handling in jobsite applications.
Year
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Weight
Width
Height
Length
18,420 kg
~40,609.2 lb
2,470 mm
~97.2 in
3,120 mm
~122.8 in
6,730 mm
~265 in
Engine Power
145 hp
Operating Weight
8,244 kg
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
1.9 cu(m)
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
EPA Interim Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB
Displacement
414 cu(in)
Transmission type
Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive
Fuel tank
261 L
Hydraulic system type
Load sense, piston pump
Number of batteries
2
Cooling system
30.3 L
Number of Cylinders
6
Battery Voltage
24 volts
System Relief Pressure
26,028 kPa
Undercarriage Ground Pressure
73.7 kPa
Length of Track on Ground
2,414 mm
Number of Shoes
38
Hydraulic controls
Dual-axis joystick with optional multipurpose bucket function, or 2- or 3-lever stackable
Battery Capacity
950 CCA
Engine Oil
24.6 L
Track Gauge
1,740 mm
Net Power (ISO 9249)
145 hp
Manufacturer and Model
John Deere PowerTechâ„¢ PVX 6,068
Net Peak Torque
641 ft-lb
Powertrain System Relief Pressure
45,850 kPa
Travel Speeds
10 km/h
Steering
Single-lever steering, speed, direction control, and counterrotation
Drawbar Pull Maximum
242 lbf
Drawbar Pull at 1.9 km/h (1.2 mph)
128 lbf
Drawbar Pull at 3.2 km/h (2.0 mph)
78.3 lbf
Pump Flow
189 L/min
Differential Pressure
1,896 kPa
Maximum Flow at Unloaded High Idle
197 L/min
Lift Cylinders
Bucket-Dump Cylinder
Alternator Rating
100 amp
Grouser Width
510 mm
Track Rollers, Each Side
6
Ground Contact Area
24,622 sq(cm)
Track Pitch
190 mm
Width of Bucket (General Purpose)
2,470 mm
Capacity Heaped
1.9 cu(m)
Bucket Weight
1,208 kg
Breakout Force
148 lbf
Static Tipping Load
12,443 kg
Maximum Clamping Force
Width of Bucket (Multipurpose)
2,470 mm
Capacity Heaped Multipurpose
1.6 cu(m)
Bucket Weight (Multipurpose)
1,480 kg
Breakout Force (Buckets Multipurpose)
148 lbf
Static Tipping Load (Buckets Multipurpose)
12,184 kg
Maximum Clamping Force (Buckets Multipurpose)
18.731 Nm
Lift-Cylinder Guards
18.4 kg
Full-Length Rock Guards
180 kg
Final-Drive Trash Guards
70 kg
Clam-Cylinder Protection for Multipurpose Bucket
50 kg
Retrieval Hitch
62 kg
Double-Bar Grousers
120 kg
Rated Operating Capacity
12,443 kg
John Deere 655K Crawler Loaders Listings
$170,390
78.3 lbf
242 lbf
2470 mm
4487 hours
Irving, United States
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6730 mm × 2470 mm × 3120 mm
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What is the average price of a John Deere 655K?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 655K. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 655K?
Listed features include 108.1 kW (145 hp) net power, an automatic dual-path hydrostatic transmission, load-sensing hydraulics, and single-lever steering with counterrotation. It also has a 1.9 m³ (2.49 cu yd) heaped general-purpose bucket capacity.
What type of engine does the 655K use?
The 655K uses a John Deere PowerTechâ„¢ PVX 6068 engine. It has 6 cylinders and meets EPA Interim Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB emissions requirements.
How much horsepower does the 655K have?
The John Deere 655K has 108.1 kW (145 hp) of engine power. Net power under ISO 9249 is also listed as 108.1 kW (145 hp).
What fuel does the John Deere 655K use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type for the John Deere 655K. Its fuel tank capacity is 261 L (68.9 US gal).
What jobs is this Crawler Loaders best suited for?
The supplied data does not specify recommended job types. Its listed crawler-loader features include a general-purpose bucket, multipurpose-bucket option, hydrostatic drive, and load-sensing hydraulic system.
What is the expected lifespan of the 655K?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service life for the John Deere 655K. For a used machine, inspect the undercarriage, hydraulic system, engine condition, bucket, controls, and maintenance records.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Crawler Loaders?
Inspect the undercarriage, track shoes, grousers, bucket, hydraulic controls, and steering operation. Check engine condition, fluid systems, battery and alternator, and maintenance records. Confirm the installed bucket type and any guards or other listed options.
