john deere 4955
![]() | 1988 - 1992
4055 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1988 - 1992 | 4055 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1988 - 1992 | ||||
4055 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor |
1988 - 1992 | |
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4055 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
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 Transmissions | |
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15-speed full power shift | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission 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. |
Photos | |
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John Deere 4955 photos... ![]() |
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 ... ![]() |
John Deere 4955 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ... ![]() |
4955 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the rear of the 4955, above the PTO shaft. |
4955 Serial Numbers | |
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1989 | 1001 |
1990 | 3501 |
1991 | 7001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
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 |
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