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John Deere 4455 vs John Deere 6930 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4455 vs John Deere 6930 Premium
The John Deere 4455 and the John Deere 6930 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4455 leads on rated power with 157 hp against 155 hp. John Deere 6930 Premium is the lighter machine (5,878 kg vs 14,145 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6930 Premium is the newer design (2006 vs 1988). In short: choose the John Deere 4455 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6930 Premium if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
157 hp
155 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
The AutoPowr IVT is controlled by left-hand shuttle and a right-hand speed lever with speed wheel. The speed wheel sets the maximum speed. When set below 2kph, the transmission is automatically in creeper mode. AutoPowr available with 40kph and 50kph maximum speeds.Reference
Factories
Saltillo, MexicoReference
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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
117.0 kWReference
111.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
95.9 kWReference
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Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
117.0 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
high-pressure common rail injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dry elementReference
Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
845-2255Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1300-2100Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
28.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
66.0 LReference
Max power
95.9 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
106.4 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6-cylinderReference
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference
2,300 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
4.5,625x4.75 inchesReference
4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooled inline | 27 qtsReference
viscous fanReference
Engine (gross)
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115.6 kWReference
Engine (max)
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124.5 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (net)
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111.9 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
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115.6 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
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120.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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124.5 kWReference
Torque
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687.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Coolant change
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1500 hReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier III | exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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230 kgReference
Interval for engine oil change
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500 hReference
Interval for engine coolant change
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1,500 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere Power ShiftReference
John Deere AutoPowrReference
Gears
15 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
2WD Oil capacity
51.0 LReference
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4WD Oil capacity
60.0 LReference
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forward and reverse options
16 forward and 6 reverse | 15 forward and 4 reverseReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
inboard planetaryReference
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Transmission Type
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Power QuadReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
104.4 kWReference
101.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
110.5 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
65.1 LReference
56.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmission (IVT)Reference
Capacity
65.1 LReference
56.0 LReference
Pressure
174.4 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
4 (Max)Reference
Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
60.2 lpmReference
SCV flow
78.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIN/IIReference
IIINReference
Rear lift
3302 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PermaClutch II wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
Boost PTO (claimed)
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117.8 kWReference
IVT Hydraulic system
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65.9 LReference
IVT Capacity
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65.9 LReference
Optional Pump flow
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110.1 lpmReference
Control
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15.9Reference
Optional Control
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29.1Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
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8563 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1995Reference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
249.8 LReference
Optional Fuel
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325.1 LReference
Max capacity
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10999 kgReference
Fuel tank
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249.8 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
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20.6 qtsReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
271 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
267 cmReference
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Weight
14145 to 15275 poundsReference
5878 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
16.9R28Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
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Length
402 cmReference
475 cmReference
Width
276 cmReference
238 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
235 cmReference
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Height (cab)
295 cmReference
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Shipping weight
6416 kgReference
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Operating weight
6928 kgReference
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Rack-and-pinion rear axle
92 by 3022 mmReference
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Front tread
153 to 223 cmReference
162 to 211 cmReference
Rear tread
157 to 294 cmReference
162 to 202 cmReference
Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Rear tire
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20.8R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference
Height
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290 cmReference
Shipping
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5878 kgReference
Max rear axle
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7795 kgReference
John Deere 4455 attachments
4455 Serial Number Location
4455 Serial Numbers
1989
1001Reference
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1990
5001Reference
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1991
10001Reference
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1992
20001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
925Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
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Total cold cranking amps
925Reference
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Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
31.0 l/hourReference
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Max pull
7784 kgReference
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Speeds
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Country of manufacturer
Row-Crop tractorReference
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SCV control
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JoystickReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540/1,000 (1.375)Reference
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PTO Power
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136 hpReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
differential hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
load-sensing pressure-flow compensating (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure
2,530 psiReference
2,901 psiReference
Remote Valves
2 or 3Reference
4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIIN/IIReference
Category IIIN | Category IIIReference
Capacity Valves
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24 valveReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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load and depth control with electronic lower-link sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
295.9 cmReference
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Overall Height
235.7 cmReference
290.6 cmReference
Overall Length
402.8 cmReference
475.7 cmReference
Overall Width
276.9 cmReference
238.3 cmReference
Rear Axle Width
9.2 cmReference
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Rear Axle Length
276.9 cmReference
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Overall weight
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5,878.6 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
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Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
6930 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Front-right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
Power
Max Power
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167 hpReference
Rated Power
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155 hpReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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20.8R38Reference
Front Wheel Type
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16.9R28Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.