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Tractor · 1988Unverified

John Deere 4555

Name: John Deere 4555
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4555 — Row-Crop tractor · 173 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4555 tractor model is characterised by a rated power output of 173 hp, placing it at the higher end of its class in terms of power. Produced between 1988 and 1992, the 4555 utilises a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, combined with mechanical front-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its operating weight is listed as 15840 to 17755 pounds. The 4555 is suited to operations of 600–1,500 acres.

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

Rated power

173 hp

Max power

121.2 kW

Weight

15840 to 17755 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

100 rows

Recorded power

173 hp

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)129.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)104.4 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference

Power (net)129.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

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

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity30.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Max power121.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed117.0 kWReference

Max power98.0 kWReference

Max power121.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed116.9 kWReference

Max power104.4 kWReference

Transmission

16-speed partial power shiftReference

15-speed full power shiftReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)115.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)121.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system70.0 LReference

Hydraulic system75.7 LReference

Hydraulic system101.8 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity70.0 LReference

Capacity75.7 LReference

Capacity101.8 LReference

Pressure174.4 barReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow111.7 lpmReference

SCV flow78.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIIReference

Rear lift2395 kgReference

Rear lift3000 kgReference

Rear lift3201 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

ClutchhydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Capacities

Fuel386.1 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase300 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase297 cmReference

Weight15840 to 17755 poundsReference

Width299 cmReference

Height (cab)301 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle100 by 2997 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle100 by 2743 mmReference

7185 kgReference

8053 kgReference

Ballasted9868 kgReference

John Deere 4555 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4555 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the 4555, above the PTO shaft.Reference

4555 Serial Numbers

19891001Reference

19903001Reference

19916001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps120Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA925Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 280 loaderReference

John Deere 840 loaderReference

Test results

OECD 1620: diesel Powershift 4WDReference

OECD 1629: diesel Quad-Range 2WDReference

Diesel Powershift 4WDApril 1 - May 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1620 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use32.9 l/hourReference

Fuel use33.7 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 12 used for power test.Reference

Max pull9490 kgReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel Quad-Range 2WDSeptember 1 - October 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1629 fileReference

Fuel use34.1 l/hourReference

Max pull8066 kgReference

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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