John Deere 4055
The John Deere 4055 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 126.1 hp 94.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 12130 to 13955 pounds.
Engine Power
126.1 hp
94.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
12,130 lbs (2WD Quad-range)
5502 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1988 - 1992
4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1988 - 1992 | |
4055 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 4055 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 4055 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 126.1 hp
94.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 106 hp
79.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 100.07 hp
74.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 114.11 hp
85.1 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound-Gard cab. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 13.5 gal (Powershift 2WD)
51.1 L |
15.9 gal (Powershift 4WD)
60.2 L | |
16 gal (Quad-Range 2WD)
60.6 L | |
17.2 gal (Quad-Range 4WD)
65.1 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 13.5 gal (Powershift 2WD)
51.1 L |
15.9 gal (Powershift 4WD)
60.2 L | |
16 gal (Quad-Range 2WD)
60.6 L | |
17.2 gal (Quad-Range 4WD)
65.1 L | |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm |
SCV flow | 20.6 gpm
78.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 5504 lbs*Advertised as 6550 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 5504 during testing.
2496 kg |
7281 lbs*With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 8470 pounds, but actual tested lift was 7271 pounds.
3302 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106.7 inches
271 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 105.3 inches
267 cm |
Weight | 12130 to 13955 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Powerful Pickups published in 1990, by John Deere | |
New Firepower published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Pacesetters published in 1992, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 4055, 4255, 4455, 4755, and 4955 Tractors (OMAR110280) published in 1991 | |
Operator's Manual 4055, 4255, and 4455 Tractors (OM-RW25629) | |
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1989, by John Deere | |
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1992, by John Deere | |
The 1991 Long Green Line Agricultural Equipment Review published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Power (net) | 126.1 hp
94.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2400 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 27 qts
25.6 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 19 qts
18.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
15-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere Quad Range
Transmission | John Deere Quad Range |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
2WD Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
4WD Oil capacity | 68.8 qts
65.1 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
2WD Oil capacity | 53.9 qts
51.0 L |
4WD Oil capacity | 63.4 qts
60.0 L |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4055 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106.7 inches
271 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 105.3 inches
267 cm |
Length | 158.6 inches
402 cm |
Width | 96 inches*Minimum width with standard axle.
243 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 92.8 inches
235 cm |
Height (cab) | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Operating weight | 12,130 lbs (2WD Quad-range)
5502 kg |
13,955 lbs (4WD Powershift)
6329 kg | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.375 by 96 inches
85 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.375 by 113 inches
85 by 2870 mm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 1617: diesel Powershift 4WD | |
OECD 161: diesel Quad-range 2WD |
OCED Tractor Test 1617 | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1 - May 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1617 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 112.27 hp
83.7 kW |
Fuel use | 6.4 gal/hour
24.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 109.18 hp
81.4 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 92.79 hp
69.2 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 13,950 lbs
6327 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
OCED Tractor Test 161 | |
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Diesel Quad-range 2WD
September 1 - 30, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 161 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 114.11 hp
85.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 108.70 hp
81.1 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 100.07 hp
74.6 kW |
Max pull | 13,378 lbs
6068 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 265 loader | |
John Deere 280 loader | |
John Deere 840 loader |
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