John Deere 4955

The John Deere 4955 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The rated power output is 18.5 gal 70.0 L. Transmission: John Deere Quad-Range. Operating weight: 18,370 lbs 8332 kg.

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 4955 Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 4955 Power
Engine (net)	225.3 hp 168.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	200 hp 149.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	176.48 hp 131.6 kW
PTO (tested)	210.00 hp 156.6 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Capacity
Fuel	102 gal 386.1 L
PowerShift Hydraulic system	18.5 gal 70.0 L
PS MFWD Hydraulic system	20 gal 75.7 L
QuadRange Hydraulic system	26.9 gal 101.8 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center
PowerShift Capacity	18.5 gal 70.0 L
PS MFWD Capacity	20 gal 75.7 L
QuadRange Capacity	26.9 gal 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	7486 lbs*Advertised as 9710 pounds, the tractor was only able to lift 5504 during testing. 3395 kg
	8274 lbs*With optional assist cylinder. Advertised as 10560 pounds, but actual tested lift was 7281 pounds. 3753 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	18,370 lbs 8332 kg
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
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)	225.3 hp 168.0 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
15-speed full power shift
16-speed partial power shift

Transmission — John Deere Power Shift

Transmission	John Deere Power Shift
Type	full power shift
Gears	15 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc

Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range

Transmission	John Deere Quad-Range
Type	partial power shift
Gears	16 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

John Deere 4955 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
Operating weight	18,370 lbs (20.8R42 duals) 8332 kg
Ballasted weight	24,665 lbs 11188 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

OCED Tractor Test 1622
Diesel PowerShift 4WD April 1 - June 1, 1989 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1622 file
PTO performance
Max power	210.00 hp 156.6 kW
Fuel use	10.9 gal/hour 41.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	202.73 hp 151.2 kW
Fuel use	11.0 gal/hour 41.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	176.48 hp 131.6 kW
Fuel use	11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Gear 12 used for power test.
Max pull	23,715 lbs 10757 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Attachments

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