John Deere 4455
The John Deere 4455 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 156.9 hp / 117.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 14145 to 15275 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 156.9 hp / 117.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
15,275 lbs (4WD Powershift)
6928 kg
Overview
 | 1988 - 1992
4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
4055 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
Saltillo, Mexico | |
Original price was $60,000 in 1992 | |
John Deere 4455 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4455 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 156.9 hp
117.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 140 hp
104.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 128.59 hp
95.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 148.14 hp
110.5 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 Guard cab standard. Four-post ROPS on Mexican-built models. | |
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 | IIIN/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 7281 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 | 14145 to 15275 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) | 156.9 hp
117.0 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 4455 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 | 109 inches*Minimum width with standard axle.
276 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 92.8 inches
235 cm |
Height (cab) | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Shipping weight | 14,145 lbs
6416 kg |
Operating weight | 15,275 lbs (4WD Powershift)
6928 kg |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.625 by 109 inches
92 by 2768 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.625 by 119 inches
92 by 3022 mm |
Front tread | 60.5 to 88 inches
153 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 62 to 116 inches
157 to 294 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 1619: diesel Powershift 4WD | |
OECD 1628: diesel Quad-Range 2WD |
OCED Tractor Test 1619 | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1, 1989 - May 1, 1979
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1619 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 146.86 hp
109.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 141.60 hp
105.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 122.53 hp
91.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Gear 12 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 17,446 lbs
7913 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
OCED Tractor Test 1628 | |
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Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
September 1 - October 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1628 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 148.14 hp
110.5 kW |
Fuel use | 8.2 gal/hour
31.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 142.69 hp
106.4 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 128.59 hp
95.9 kW |
Max pull | 17,161 lbs
7784 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 158 loader | |
John Deere 265 loader | |
John Deere 280 loader | |
John Deere 840 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4455 based on its 156.9 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4455.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8 hrs
Approximately 8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.2 gal/hr (30.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 4455 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4455.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)156.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)117 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)159.1 PS
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