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Tractor · 1988Unverified

John Deere 4055

Name: John Deere 4055
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4055 — Row-Crop tractor · 126 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4055 is a tractor with a rated power output of approximately 126 hp, positioning it at the upper end of its class. It was manufactured from 1988 to 1992. This model features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with liquid cooling, coupled with a four-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is specified as 12130 to 13955 pounds.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

126 hp

Max power

83.7 kW

Weight

12130 to 13955 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

118 rows

Recorded power

126 hp

Recorded weight

5502 kg

Transmissions

16-speed partial power shift

Production years

1988-1992

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Sound-Gard cab.Reference

Engine

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine (net)94.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)74.6 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Power (net)94.0 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM800-2400Reference

Operating RPM1500-2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity25.6 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

Max power83.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed81.4 kWReference

Max power69.2 kWReference

Max power85.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed81.1 kWReference

Max power74.6 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

15-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

2WD Oil capacity60.6 LReference

4WD Oil capacity65.1 LReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears15 forward and 4 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity51.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity60.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)79.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)85.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system51.1 LReference

Hydraulic system60.2 LReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Hydraulic system65.1 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity51.1 LReference

Capacity60.2 LReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Capacity65.1 LReference

Pressure174.4 barReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow100.3 lpmReference

SCV flow78.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear lift2496 kgReference

Rear lift3302 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

ClutchhydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel246.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase271 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase267 cmReference

Weight12130 to 13955 poundsReference

Front tire10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire18.4-38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 14.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

Length402 cmReference

Width243 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)235 cmReference

Height (cab)295 cmReference

Operating weight5502 kgReference

Operating weight6329 kgReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle85 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle85 by 2870 mmReference

John Deere 4055 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4055 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the 4055, above the PTO shaft.Reference

4055 Serial Numbers

19891001Reference

19902501Reference

19915001Reference

199210001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps120Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 265 loaderReference

John Deere 280 loaderReference

John Deere 840 loaderReference

Test results

OECD 1617: diesel Powershift 4WDReference

OECD 161: diesel Quad-range 2WDReference

Diesel Powershift 4WDApril 1 - May 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1617 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use24.2 l/hourReference

Fuel use25.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 7 used for power test.Reference

Max pull6327 kgReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Quad-range 2WDSeptember 1 - 30, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 161 fileReference

Fuel use25.4 l/hourReference

Fuel use25.7 l/hourReference

Max pull6068 kgReference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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