Tractor · 1988Unverified
John Deere 4555
John Deere 4555 — Row-Crop tractor · 173 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.