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

John Deere 4055 tractor photo
1988 - 1992 4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1988 - 1992
4055 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
John Deere 4055 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4055 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab.
Capacity
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
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
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Clutch
hydraulic
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
120
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
4055 references literature
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
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.
4055 Quad Range partial power shift speeds

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
4055 Power Shift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 4055 Tires
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
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
OECD 1617: diesel Powershift 4WD
OECD 161: diesel Quad-range 2WD
OCED Tractor Test 1617
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
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

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