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 listed engine power is Diesel (net): 225.3 hp / 168.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere Quad-Range. Operating weight: 18,370 lbs 8332 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 225.3 hp / 168.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
102 gal
386.1 L
Transmission
John Deere Quad-Range
Operating Weight
18,370 lbs (20.8R42 duals)
8332 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 | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 4955 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 4955 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Sound Gard cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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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 | 18,370 lbs
8332 kg |
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 | |
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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 | |
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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
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 280 loader | |
John Deere 840 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4955 based on its 225.3 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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 4955.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.7 hrs
Approximately 8.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (102 gal / 386.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.7 gal/hr (44.3 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 4955 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4955.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)225.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)168 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)228.4 PS
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