John Deere 4755

The John Deere 4755 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): 187.7 hp / 140.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Power Shift. Operating weight: 16200 to 18165 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (net): 187.7 hp / 140.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
102 gal 386.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Power Shift
Operating Weight
18,165 lbs (4WD Powershift) 8239 kg

Overview

John Deere 4755 tractor photo
1989 - 1991 4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 4055 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price
$73,000
John Deere 4755 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4755 Power
Engine (net)
187.7 hp 140.0 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
151 hp 112.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
175 hp 130.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)
156.97 hp 117.1 kW
PTO (tested)
180.35 hp 134.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Power steering
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
5,821 lbs 2640 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
16200 to 18165 pounds
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
120
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12
References
4755 references literature
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
Operator's Manual 4055, 4255, 4455, 4755, and 4955 Tractors (OMAR110280) published in 1991
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)
187.7 hp 140.0 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
4755 Power Shift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 4755 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16
Ag rear
20.8-38
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
Shipping weight
16,200 lbs 7348 kg
Operating weight
18,165 lbs (4WD Powershift) 8239 kg
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

Tests

Tractor Tests
OECD 1621: diesel Powershift 4WD
OECD 1630: diesel Quad-Range 2WD
OCED Tractor Test 1621
Diesel Powershift 4WD April 1 - May 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1621 file
PTO performance
Max power
178.96 hp 133.5 kW
Fuel use
9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
177.06 hp 132.0 kW
Fuel use
9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
147.76 hp 110.2 kW
Fuel use
9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Gear 12 used for power test.
Max pull
21,481 lbs 9743 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.
OCED Tractor Test 1630
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD September 1 - October 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1630 file
PTO performance
Max power
180.35 hp 134.5 kW
Fuel use
9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
177.11 hp 132.1 kW
Fuel use
9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
156.97 hp 117.1 kW
Fuel use
9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Max pull
19,898 lbs 9025 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
John Deere 280 loader
John Deere 840 loader

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4755 based on its 187.7 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 ScaleHigh-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 4755.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.5 hrs

Approximately 10.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (102 gal / 386.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.8 gal/hr (36.9 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 4755 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4755.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)187.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)140 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)190.3 PS

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