Tractor · 1988Unverified
John Deere 4955
John Deere 4955 — Row-Crop tractor · 225 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
225 hp
Max power
156.6 kW
Weight
8332 kg
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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 standard.Reference
Engine
John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)168.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)131.6 kWReference
John DeereReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke116 x 121 mmReference
Power (net)168.0 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 power156.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed151.2 kWReference
Max power131.6 kWReference
Transmission
15-speed full power shiftReference
16-speed partial power shiftReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears15 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-RangeReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)149.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)156.6 kWReference
PowerShift Hydraulic system70.0 LReference
PS MFWD Hydraulic system75.7 LReference
QuadRange Hydraulic system101.8 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
PowerShift Capacity70.0 LReference
PS MFWD Capacity75.7 LReference
QuadRange Capacity101.8 LReference
Pressure174.4 barReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow111.7 lpmReference
SCV flow78.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift3395 kgReference
Rear lift3753 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
ClutchhydraulicReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Capacities
Fuel386.1 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase300 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase297 cmReference
Weight8332 kgReference
Width299 cmReference
Height (cab)301 cmReference
Operating weight8332 kgReference
Ballasted weight11188 kgReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle100 by 2997 mmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle100 by 2743 mmReference
John Deere 4955 attachments
front-end loaderReference
4955 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the rear of the 4955, above the PTO shaft.Reference
4955 Serial Numbers
19891001Reference
19903501Reference
19917001Reference
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
Diesel PowerShift 4WDApril 1 - June 1, 1989Link: OCED Tractor Test 1622 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use41.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use41.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use42.0 l/hourReference
Gear 12 used for power test.Reference
Max pull10757 kgReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.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.