John Deere 4555
The John Deere 4555 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): 173 hp / 129.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 15840 to 17755 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 173 hp / 129.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
102 gal
386.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
15840 to 17755 pounds
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 | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 4555 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4555 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 173 hp
129.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 155 hp
115.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 139.99 hp
104.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.53 hp
121.2 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 | 102 gal
386.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 18.5 gal (PowerShift)
70.0 L |
20 gal (PS MFWD)
75.7 L | |
26.9 gal (QuadRange)
101.8 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 18.5 gal (PowerShift)
70.0 L |
20 gal (PS MFWD)
75.7 L | |
26.9 gal (QuadRange)
101.8 L | |
Pressure | 2530 psi
174.4 bar |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Pump flow | 29.5 gpm
111.7 lpm |
SCV flow | 20.6 gpm
78.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 5,281 lbs
2395 kg |
6,614 lbs (44mm lift cylinder)
3000 kg | |
7,057 lbs (55mm lift cylinder)
3201 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches
297 cm |
Weight | 15840 to 17755 pounds |
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 | |
Operator's Manual 4555, 4755, and 4955 Tractors (OMAR110016) published in 1989 | |
Row-Crop Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1989, 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) | 173 hp
129.0 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
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 |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. | |
Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 15 forward and 4 reverse |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4555 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 118.5 inches
300 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 117.1 inches
297 cm |
Width | 118 inches*Minimum width with standard axle.
299 cm |
Height (cab) | 118.8 inches
301 cm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.94 by 118 inches
100 by 2997 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.94 by 108 inches
100 by 2743 mm |
John Deere 4555 Weight | |
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15,840 lbs (2WD Quad-Range)
7185 kg | |
17,755 lbs (4WD Powershift)
8053 kg | |
Ballasted | 21,755 lbs
9868 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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OECD 1620: diesel Powershift 4WD | |
OECD 1629: diesel Quad-Range 2WD |
OCED Tractor Test 1620 | |
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Diesel Powershift 4WD
April 1 - May 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1620 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 162.47 hp
121.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.7 gal/hour
32.9 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 156.89 hp
117.0 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 131.40 hp
98.0 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Gear 12 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 20,923 lbs
9490 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
OCED Tractor Test 1629 | |
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Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
September 1 - October 1, 1989
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1629 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 162.53 hp
121.2 kW |
Fuel use | 8.9 gal/hour
33.7 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 156.83 hp
116.9 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 139.99 hp
104.4 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Max pull | 17,784 lbs
8066 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 280 loader | |
John Deere 840 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4555 based on its 173 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 4555.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.3 hrs
Approximately 11.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (102 gal / 386.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9 gal/hr (34.1 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 4555 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4555.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)173 hp
Kilowatts (kW)129 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)175.4 PS
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