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 rated power output is 173 hp 129.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 15840 to 17755 pounds.

Overview

	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 4555 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 4555 Power
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
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Sound-Gard cab.

Capacity
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
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
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)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	hydraulic
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	118.5 inches 300 cm
4WD Wheelbase	117.1 inches 297 cm
Weight	15840 to 17755 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	120
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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
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

Dimensions

John Deere 4555 Tires

Dimensions
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
	15,840 lbs (2WD Quad-Range) 7185 kg
	17,755 lbs (4WD Powershift) 8053 kg
Ballasted	21,755 lbs 9868 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 1620: diesel Powershift 4WD
OECD 1629: diesel Quad-Range 2WD

OCED Tractor Test 1620
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
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

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